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Counselor- Substance Abuse
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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$27,836 / year median in Pennsylvania
+16% projected growth
Job Description
FIRETREE LTD
Counselor- Substance Abuse atFIRETREE LTD
in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Posted in 16 days ago.Type:
Full-Time Job Description:
Description Summary The primary purpose of this position is to provide drug and alcohol treatment services to the residents of the inpatient program as directed by the Clinical Director. All activities must support the Firetree, Ltd. mission, strategic goals, and objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions.Maintain case files in described manner.
Complete intake, evaluation and referrals as needed for funding sources.
Write social histories, clinical assessments, and develop resident treatment plan(s).Monitor resident progress toward goals and objectives as stated in the treatment plan and update the treatment plan(s) as required.
Serve as a member of the Classification/Case Conference Committee.
Write monthly progress reports on residents for the referring agency.
Supervise a caseload identified by the Clinical Director.
Serve as Facility liaison treatment services with referral agencies.
Make appropriate aftercare contacts for treatment services.
Performs other duties as assigned. #IND123