Chemical Dependency Counselor runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in chemical dependency programs. Acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. Being a Chemical Dependency Counselor tracks patient progress and dispensation of treatment services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent; meets the standards for Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Board, or other appropriate certification. Additionally, Chemical Dependency Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Chemical Dependency Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description:
This position helps support a passionate and growing team that focuses on substance use services for youth and adolescents across Jefferson and surrounding counties!Opportunity for individual, family, and group therapy services, as well as IOP level of care.Candidates for this position should be comfortable with being independent, while also working with a small team. Previous experience with substance use is not required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Performs clinical services, including intakes and a variety of therapy programs and techniques such as group, individual, and family therapy, expressive therapy, crisis intervention, psychodrama and modeling.
2. Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc.
3. Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.
4. Collaborates with external agents including CHR, school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.
5. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.
6. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc.
7. Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered.
8. Formulates clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse.
9. Formulates a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions.
This is a float position in our rural counties.
EDUCATION
Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LCSW, CSW, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate) Prefer experience working with substance use, but not required.
EXPERIENCE
* Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.
* Knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, and treatment modes
* Case load with varying levels of client disability and need
* Knowledge of community resources and SCS services
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
* Occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families
* Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
* Position at times may require incumbent to remain on twenty-four hour call.
* Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites
Time Type:
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Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.