Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the Substance Abuse Counselor to provide drug and alcohol treatment to clients which includes face-to-face individual, group, and family counseling, as clinically appropriate. Chart documentation and case management services related to client treatment will be accomplished in accordance with all agency policies and procedures.

Schedule Details

Part-Time
Location: Newark, DE
Program: Drug & Alcohol/DUI Treatment Program
Pay Rate: $19+/Hour Billable Rate

Job Functions

• Possess and apply knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and assessment principles and philosophies
• Complete substance abuse assessments and stabilization services as needed
• Maintain effective and efficient communication with direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards
• Complete all personally required training as per Professional Development Plan
• Submit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training
• Possess and apply knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures governing the services performed
• Perform substance abuse treatment as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards
• Possess and apply knowledge of the standards and ethical principles of the best practice of drug and alcohol assessment and treatment
• Provide quality services based on established best practice principles of care
• Maintain quality documentation of service delivery
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, payers, community support service representatives, agency personnel, and the general public
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with area drug and alcohol treatment facilities and hospitals
• Work within a group to develop internal systems to improve or ensure quality services
• Participate in agency committees to develop and implement program/service enhancement
• Provide the full spectrum of clinically indicated services and the supporting documentation
• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner
• Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
• Work collaboratively with other treatment professionals
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services as necessary
• Possess and apply knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and assessment principles and philosophies
• Provide direct services relevant to program requirements
• Conduct all scheduled individual and group sessions as dictated by client needs and program requirements
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
• Monitor service effectiveness and make modifications to services based on supervisory and/or consultative feedback
• Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings
• Complete data entry and prepare clinical charts

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field or a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent AND Experience OR Licensure/Certification requirements
• Experience: Five (5) years of documented clinical experience working in the field of substance abuse treatment
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Full certification by a nationally recognized body in addiction counseling
• Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list