Addictions Counselor I MSMH

Responsibilities

• Provides a program of rehabilitative therapy to compliment the patient's total treatment plan.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team providing alcoholism/addiction counseling and mental health services as a clinician under direct supervision.
• Delivers patient care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as appropriate to the ages of patients served, based on the areas of clinical practice.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and/or CASAC preferred with Q.H.P. Status within timeframe established by Director required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• One (1) year experience in treatment with addicted populations preferred.
• Inpatient experience, experience with MICA clients, and computerized documentation preferred.
• Addictions field of expertise preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Answer telephones.
• Compose letters/memorandums.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Maintain logs.
• Maintain patient charts.
• Proofread documents.
• Schedule appointments.
• CRT.
• Fax.
• Personal Computer.
• Photocopier.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals.
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness).
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Required Protective Equipment: Non-Sterile Medical Gloves.