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What they do
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.
$26,688 / year median in West Virginia
+21% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
: Therapists will be responsible for working with individuals with a substance use disorder as well as coordinating care with providers, patient navigators, recovery coaches and other treatment staff.DUTIES / POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
: Responsible- works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills. Sensitive
- displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy. Timely
- recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs. Accurate
- works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail. Coordinated
- organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely. Thorough
- meets all the requirements of his/her position.
ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES
: Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers. Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect. Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with co-workers in order that they may do the same. Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others. Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians, etc). Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES
: Attendance- maintains good attendance in coordination with MH policy. Punctuality
- reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
: Responsible for working with individuals with a substance use disorder by providing a clinical assessment, formulating a plan of treatment, and conducting treatment services. Treatment services may be in individual, group therapy, family therapy, or in psycho-educational offerings, and/or coordinating with patient navigators in making a referral to other helping agencies. Coordinate services with providers, patient navigators, and recovery coaches and be a consultant for those external agencies set forth by federal and state laws, i.e., courts and law enforcement. Continually assess the individual needs of their patient and patient's families and reflect these needs in staffing, evaluations, treatment plans, and chart progress notes. Responsible for the timely documentation of all reports for client charts as well as billing documents in accordance with policy. Provides feedback to Director and Administration to improve patient flow and outcomes. Serves on various committees and performs other duties as assigned.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC
: Therapists should be able to demonstrate and consistently practice competency in the skills, knowledge and attitudes as outlined inAddiction Counseling Competencies:
The Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes of Professional Practice (CSAT TAP #21, 2006). These skills include Clinical Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Referral, Service Coordination, Counseling, Client, Family, and Community Education, Documentation, and Professional and Ethical Responsibilities. Location MUSOM- Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity Required Qualifications Education Master's Degree from an accredited institution Experience .