Position title
Addictions Counselor
Description
Working under general supervision is responsible for performing a full range of Addiction Counseling duties by providing counseling, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Duties include the day-to-day development, implementation, and maintenance of treatment planning, maintenance of accurate documentation of client’s participation and progress during treatment in accordance with all regulatory agency standards. Assist with intake process as needed.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate clients to determine whether they are appropriate for treatment at ERC.
- Prepares comprehensive assessment of new clients with substance abuse disorders, in order to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress.
- Develops, facilitates, and documents group and individual therapy sessions.
- Maintains records documenting client’s progress in treatment, treatment plans, care plans, SAMIS, and discharge plans in accordance with all regulatory agency standards.
- Initiates and performs follow-up of referrals to facilitate the client’s use of available support and community resources, in response to needs identified in the clinical evaluation.
- Complies with federal and state regulations on privacy, confidentiality, and client rights.
- Adheres to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct, and attends training to maintain and/or advance credentialing.
- Performs all duties and tasks in a timely manner and/or in the timeframe specified by the Clinical Director.
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
Date posted
October 25, 2022
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