Substance Use Counselor

Responsibilities

• Complete substance use assessment, care plan, and goal setting to clients interested in services
• Work with a multidisciplinary team, lead site activities such as; current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified client population
• Promote safety and comfort in a supportive, therapeutic environment
• Provide individual and group counseling to clients struggling with substance use
• Recognize the need for and provide crisis intervention services to clients as needed according to PRO-ACT principles
• Document all client interactions or activities complete on behalf of the client (including collaboration with other disciplines, case consultations, telephone calls, leaving voicemails, and collateral contact) in AICA & KIPU according to the documentation standards of the agency and within 96 hours of service provision
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials according to HIPAA standards
• Absorb and maintain client observation, set boundaries on inappropriate behavior, and recognize the need for and provide crisis intervention services to clients
• Act as a liaison with clients, families of clients, or external facilities and agencies
• Research and build relationships with community agencies for client resources and linkage
• Participate in the development and implementation of client treatment programs as directed
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed
• Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support, as directed
• Support volunteers as needed; may be required to supervise volunteer(s)
• Circulate throughout the facility every hour and check-in with security guards and medical staff concerning any client related issues
• Be available to assist staff immediately with the de-escalation process when asked to do so by security guards, medical staff, and site-staff
• Other responsibilities, as assigned by Supervisor, Associate Manager, Manager or Director

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Valid Drug & Alcohol Certification from one of the following agencies: CAADE, CCAPP & CADTP
• Addiction counseling: 1 year
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed (2nd and 3rd shifts)
• Basic computer skills including the ability to prepare simple correspondence and reports in Microsoft Word and summarize and report data in Excel spreadsheets
• Two years of experience working with homeless and dual diagnosis (mental illness and comorbid substance abuse problem) populations