Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Overnight Shift

SUMMARY

Provides individual services to adult, substance-using men and women; assists clients in building recovery resources; and develops individual Recovery Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain abstinence in treatment, and continue recovery post-treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes initial screenings and assessments for each patient in all levels of care in the organization with a history of or current substance use and documents in the electronic medical record
• Facilitates education groups, didactic seminars, and lead discussion groups; document in the electronic medical record for each patient
• Works with clients to develop a Treatment Plan that addresses their comprehensive needs; documents and updates in the electronic medical record
• Manages, tracks, and updates individual recovery plans
• Mets with clients at least once a week to ensure implementation of the Treatment Plan; revises treatment plan accordingly based on client’s progress and/or needs; updates in electronic medical record
• Affords clients assistance in accessing other services, both on and off site, to meet their additional needs; provides case management services to ensure these needs are met
• Links clients to recovery support services consistent with best practice standards and organization policy
• Participates in weekly ASAM staffings with multi-disciplinary team where indicated
• Demonstrates awareness of regulatory requirements, including but not limited to SUPR, HFAP, IDPH, and CMS
• Collaborates with clients to engage family members in recovery planning
• Executes crisis intervention strategies in areas of threatened suicide or violence. Submits records to law enforcement, courts, employers, or government entities with required releases in a timely manner
• Has strong documentation skills; this position requires extensive documentation of required activities; strong data entry skills are also required
• Other duties as assigned

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified including HFAP, SUPR, IDPH, etc.
• Completes a minimum of 10 CEU’s or contact hours annually to maintain any existing certification
• CADC preferred
• Must become certified within 2 years
• Attends all monthly staff meetings unless excused by immediate supervisor in advance
• Adheres to organizations time and attendance policies

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• If hired without CADC certification, must obtain certification within two years of employment
• Able to empathize with clients, focusing on and reinforcing positive strengths and behaviors
• Able to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
• Comfortable working independently in community settings
• Able to work flexible hours
• May be required to travel and provide off site services: If the team member utilizes their own vehicle, they will be required to show proof of vehicle insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage and will be reimbursed for mileage at the allowable Federal rate
• If the team member so chooses, the hospital will provide transportation to the off-site location
• Able to connect clients who have various needs to a range of community resources
• Good foundation in recovery skills and knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and the ability to distinguish colors
• There may be periods of stressful, intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations