Cred Alc⊂ Abuse Counselor I

Responsibilities

• Counsels, crisis intervenes, and provides harm reduction and referral services to patients.
• Supports and guides other CPEP staff in serving individuals with substance use issues.
• Fosters and enables a positive work environment by modeling the I CARE values.
• Performs substance use evaluations by direct interview.
• Assesses chemical use history, symptoms of psychological dependence, motivation for change, and personal resources.
• Gathers family historical data concerning drug and alcohol usage.
• Completes written documentation and provides oral reports to the interdisciplinary team.
• Adheres to confidentiality and laws concerning patient rights.
• Functions as a consultant and subject matter expert on Substance Use issues.
• Informs, educates, and guides co-workers in appropriate assessment and discharge planning.
• Completes the LOCADTOR and provides direct services for appropriate discharge planning.
• Maintains positive relationships with local and regional services and agencies for substance abuse issues.
• Makes safety plans with patients/families and makes referrals for outpatient follow-up.
• Maintains a working knowledge of and develops relationships with local and regional services and agencies for substance abuse issues.
• Participates in CPEP Staff meetings and contributes to content materials.
• Maintains continuing education in chemical dependency counseling.
• Reports to clinical supervisor regularly for supervision.
• Serves as a liaison with physicians, staff, and others in community health, social, and government agencies.
• Supports inpatient service CASACs as indicated by supervisor.
• Assists with onsite training and support to new staff.
• Offers in-service training for CPEP and other acute services staff.
• Offers learning experiences for psychiatric residents, medical students, and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to human services and 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Prior experience working in substance use treatment preferred.
• Prior experience working in a crisis or psychiatric care setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide SU assessments/evaluations and interventions in a crisis setting required.
• Knowledge of legal rights and societal attitudes toward the substance using person in and out of treatment required.
• Excellent organization, communication skills, and attention to details.
• Demonstrates ability to function independently and effectively, with minimal direction within a diverse workplace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to think strategically and operationally at the same time.
• Ability to think critically and systematically.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Dedication to delivering a team-based integrated model of care.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and anti-racism values and works toward ensuring all patients, staff, and visitors feel welcome.
• Experience with electronic medical records required.

Skills

• CASAC Certification upon hire strongly preferred.