Temporary Substance Use Counselor

Description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

Suicide abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor evaluates patients' progress during therapy. Counselor may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists for patients' therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Carry out comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science/Human Services.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.