Behavioral Health Therapist
Job Description
Job Description
Salary:
Eastside Outpatient Services, an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, has an immediate opening for a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor. This position provides individual and group counseling services to patients of the program in accordance with licensing requirements and clinic guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides individual and group counseling, and discharge planning as appropriately required;
- Provides pre-screening, assessment and substance abuse diagnosis utilizing DSM-V criteria that drives the course of treatment planning;
- Knowledgeable of DSM-V and ASAM Placement Criteria related to substance abuse disorders;
- Prepares patient treatment plans and reviews goals & objectives identified in the treatment plan within designated time frames and in accordance with clients needs;
- Treats all patients similarly, generally able to individualize counseling strategies to meet the unique characteristics of the patient;
- Compiles reports and maintains progress notes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations;
- Participates in weekly staff meetings and case conferences;
- Attends workshops, conferences, online training and staff development training, seminars on current practices as directed by Supervisor to acquire continuing education in the appropriate field;
- Maintains cooperative relationships with all referral sources and community resources;
- Participates in collaborative community efforts;
- Aware of and follows federal and state laws and agency guidelines regarding the confidentiality of client records;
- Undertakes related duties as assigned;
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Masters degree.
- All Counselors are required to achieve and maintain their CADC, or CAADC certification during their employment. If a Counselor does not have the CADC/CAADC certification at the time of hire, he/she will be required to submit a developmental plan to Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professional (MCBAP) within the first 10 business days of their employment. Failure to achieve and or maintain the MCBAP certification may result in the separation of employment.
- Up-to-date knowledge of addiction, HEP-C, HIV, among other issues.
- Knowledge and ability to use computer and software, including Microsoft Office and database management.
CHARACTERISTICS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of screening/assessment instruments.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creative problem solver with ability to suggest ways to enhance program.
- Ability to plan, organize, set objectives, time frames and prioritize.
- Demonstrate experience in addiction and needs identification.
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