Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: Real House, Inc.
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Clinical Director

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION: This position is under the supervision of the Substance Abuse Director and will provide substance abuse treatment services for clients who have a documented history of drug and/or alcohol abuse. This position participates in preparing case histories and record, group and individual facilitation, release planning, referrals and other duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assess the counseling needs of the clients
Assess clients using the ASI or using other standardized assessment tool and for adolescents using the CASI or using other evidence-
based validated assessment tool and diagnosing clients for substance disorders using the DSM-IV-TR;
Determine the appropriate level of care based on ASAM PPC-2R;
Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode
Collaborate with the client in order to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered and recovery oriented and includes goals and
measurable objectives.
The director of substance abuse counseling shall develop, monitor and provide clients and the treatment team with written schedules that
will be used to update each client treatment plan(s) in order to ensure that each client's treatment needs are addressed.
Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan
Review clients throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM PPC-2R, to determine the need for continued services or
discharge/transfer
Review and, where necessary, revising the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan to address emerging problems
Developing the client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care
Contact referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment
providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, the Division of Youth and Family Services)
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients
Provide active case consultation
Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client's clinical record,
providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records.
Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work.
Represent Real House, Inc. in a professional manner.
Understand and follow all policies and procedures of Real House, Inc.
Must have an attitude of friendliness and be able to communicate with all levels within Real House, Inc.
Maintain good working relationships with all Real House, Inc. Staff and Volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required and Preferred Education and Experience of at least one of the following qualifications

LCADC or CADC
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to work in and adapt the culture of a multi-cultural, community-based organization
Good inter-personal skills, ability to relate well with persons from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural groups
Commitment to maintain confidentiality
Understanding of the Agencys mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all
circumstances
Proficiency in computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word, Excel and customized databases.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Must be able to ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs throughout the course of a normal workday.
Occasionally required to stand and walk.

Certificates and Licenses:
LCADC or CADC or other licensed health care professional doing work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within their scope of practice.
Valid drivers license or reliable transportation
CPR and First Aid
Employment contingent upon clear fingerprint and criminal history record.