Substance Abuse Counselor
The Substance Abuse Counselor performs comprehensive assessments, service planning, and service coordination to address multiple aspects of a client’s life, develops client treatment plans based on practice standards, clinical experience, and client histories and educates clients on substance abuse services.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide counseling and case management services to participants admitted or seeking admission to the program
- Complete intakes and assessments utilizing the ASAM Criteria which includes assessing across the six dimensions to determine the appropriate level of care
- Facilitate education/treatment groups and individual counseling
- Document all services and maintain thorough and accurate records in accordance with DASA Rule 2060 and A Safe Haven policies
- Complete discharges summaries for clients
- Develop treatment plan goals and objectives with the client in order to provide best individualized treatment options
- Conduct treatment plan reviews within the required timeframe in order to evaluate progress and/or modification of goals
- Develop a continued care plan with the client prior to discharge
- Develop curriculum and lesson plans based on the needs of the client population and review with Supervisor
- Administer tests and quizzes to the clients as needed
- Develop client treatment plans based on practice standards, clinical experience, and client histories
- Provide case management services such as coordinating with probation officers, case managers, etc. regarding the needs of the clients and providing referrals based on those needs
- Review and evaluate clients’ progress in relation to goals described in treatment and care plans
- Review all charts in preparation for annual audits
- Coordinate case management with appropriate support staff
- Attend clinical staff meetings
- Maintain knowledge of A Safe Haven’s cultural competencies in order to better serve clients needs as well as the organization as a whole
- Participate in staff meetings
- Participate in trainings associated with job responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred in social work, psychology, or criminal justice related field; or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with male and/or female offender populations preferred
Certificates/Licenses Required
- CADC required
Computer Skills
- In order to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job, one must possess the following computer and program skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel , general ledger, , order processing, inventory software, e-mail, and internet.
- MIS Software experience a plus
If interested, please fill out the application form on our Careers page.