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.
SUD Group Facilitator/CSAC Gateway Services - 3.3 Portsmouth, VA Job Details Contract $30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Behavior management Mental health stabilization CPR Certification Client assessment in therapy Addiction counseling Behavioral psychological assessments Individual therapy Behavior intervention Individual psychological assessments Driver's License Substance abuse counseling Medical treatment knowledge Mental health counseling Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Psychopharmacology Crisis counseling in health services social work Group counseling Group therapy instruction Substance abuse services in social work Full Job Description Provide treatment and support to assist client in recovery from addictions, such as alcohol and drug use or other behavioral problems. Responsible for facilitating groups, individual sessions, and performing case management functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Screening clients to determine eligibility and appropriateness for admissions to a particular program. Intake of clients by performing the administrative and initial assessment tasks necessary for admission to a program. Orientation of new clients to program's rules, goals, procedures, services, costs, and the rights of the client. Assessment of client's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of a treatment plan. Treatment planning with the client to identify and rank problems to be addressed, establish goals, and agree on treatment processes. Counseling the client utilizing specialized skills in both individual and group approaches to achieve treatment goals and objectives. Case management activities that bring services, agencies, people, and resources together in a planned framework of action to achieve established goals. Crisis intervention responses to a client's needs during acute mental, emotional, or physical distress. Education of clients by providing information about drug use and available services and resources. Referral of clients in order to meet identified needs unable to be met by the counselor and assisting the client in effectively utilizing those resources. Reporting and charting information about the client's assessment, treatment plan, progress, discharge summaries, and other client-related data. Consultation with other professionals to assure comprehensive quality care for the client. Make referrals to other agencies for services as necessary, such as parenting classes, budgeting, substance use, etc. Attends all required clinical meetings. Participates in regular professional development in accordance with discipline and level of skill. Maintains current license eligibility and/or certification status. Adheres to policies, procedures, and ethical standards as established by Gateway Services, LLC, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health Developmental Services, Department of Medical Assistance Services, and Local Human Rights Committee. Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders. Experience in detox/substance use services. Knowledge of a broad range of treatment modalities. Knowledge of personality and/or behavior theory. Skills in recording, interviewing, assessing, decision making, and treatment planning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software. Current CPR Certification and First Aid Certification. Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE
Registered Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. Degree, certification, and experience in the substance abuse field. Relevant experience in provision of addiction counseling services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Coursework and professional experience that Indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. CSAC Behavior management skills. Knowledge of psychotropic medications. Must submit to and receive satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation and a registry check by the Department of Social Services.
Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$30.00 per hour Application Question(s): This position is a Contract position - hours as needed. Are you still interested?
License/Certification:
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (Required) Ability to
