Job Summary 
Performing Assessment/Counseling including patient information collection, and documentation for new and existing patients, facilitation of patient flow, lead group and/or individual counseling’ treatment plan development/review, and facilitation of compliance of patient throughout treatment program designed around each individual in order to achieve long term goal of freedom from addiction. 

 

Responsibilities 
Counsel patients, individually and group sessions Develop & complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments Develop and implement treatment plans based on experience and knowledge Collaborate with care team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports Provide crisis intervention consultation to members of the interdisciplinary care team Assist in patient flow coordination Responsible for patient education and observance of medication plan Assist patients in creating realistic goal setting Ensure patient compliance with treatment program Identify and coordinate patient referral for case management Ensure compliance with HIPPA and CFR 42 part 2 regulations Review medication plan with medication manager to include all drug screen results Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to enhance patient experience, continuity of care Assist with provider education Other duties as assigned.  

 

Education and Experience 
Education (degree(s)) Certification(s)/License(s) Continuing Education  

 

Physical Requirements 
Frequent sitting with occasional standing and walking for 8-10 hour shifts. Frequent use of fine motor skills to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and ability to reach with hands and arms on a regular basis. Intermittently required to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Consistently required to talk and/or hear.  

 

Required Skills/Abilities 
Licensure and/or certification in medical health or social services field to include the following certifications; CSW, LCSW, LPCC, LPCA or documented evidence of application to governing boards or agencies Knowledge and skill in counseling individuals with addictions Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary team environment Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients Understanding of group counseling dynamics Ability to work with compassion for others regardless of race, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or any other issue that would be a potential therapeutic barrier to helping someone with addiction issues Willingness to continue training/education in addiction recovery and therapeutic regimens Basic phone/computer/electronics skills (email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, Fax, Copier, etc.) Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.