Position Overview
Overview
The counselor may provide care to persons with substance use disorders in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Education: Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree: Psychology; Master's Degree: Related Field; Master's Degree: Social Work
Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Provides evaluation, counseling and therapeutic services to chemically dependent patients/families assessing patient's social, psychological, emotional, financial, cultural problems and chemical abuse history.
- Makes recommendations for treatment and acts as a liaison and patient/family advocate with the treatment network.
- Maintains open communication with referral sources, families, or others involved in the patient's treatment regarding the patient's progress, discharge plans and aftercare plans.
- Supports...