POSTION SUMMARY:

 Responsible for the delivery of assessments/intakes, individual counseling, group counseling and related services to outpatient and intensive outpatient individuals with drug/alcohol problems. Maintain a caseload and provide all support services to clients. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Responsibilities:

► Evaluates patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans that consist of measurable and attainable treatment goals.

►  Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plan as needed to maximize successful patient outcomes.

►  Provides individual, group, counseling to assigned patients on a regularly scheduled basis.

►  Maintains accurate and thorough clinical records reflecting services provided to patients.

►  Provides outreach and consultation, prevention, and treatment services as indicated by contracts and program needs.

►  Engages in appropriate discharge and aftercare planning with patients.

►  Monitors urine drops (same sex) as scheduled.

►  Maintains documentation in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner.

►  Attends all staff meetings and participates in other program or agency meetings as requested.

►  Attends required meetings with probation.

►  Participates in in-service, extramural training and/or continuing education as requested.

►  Identifies and responds to high-risk events/behaviors that could jeopardize clients and/ or staff.

►  Responsible for program reports on a quarterly basis.

►  Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, functions and completes staff evaluations as required.

►  Serves as officer of the day and/ or counselor on call, as scheduled.

►  Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisor.

►  Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision, and Values Statement.

Knowledge and Skills

►  Knowledge of therapeutic methods, principles, and practices.

►  Skills to train and supervise employees.

►  Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.

►  Skills in planning, developing, and implementing individualized, therapeutic treatment plans.

►  Ability to provide sincere interest necessary to work with the patient population as well as exhibiting caring and respectful attitudes toward patient.

►  Ability to assume responsibility and follow directions.

►  Basic computer skills.

►  Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

►  Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.

Education: 

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Services preferred.

Experience:

One-year full time experience providing substance abuse treatment.

Certificate/License: 

Appropriate certification of CADC is required.