Chemical Dependency Counselor

Key Responsibilities

Direct Service Provision

• Complete diagnostic assessments which include clinical impressions, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations based on ASAM levels of care.
• Identify additional services needed and make appropriate referrals.
• Formulate, review, and update treatment plans in collaboration with the client.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions in accordance with identified treatment goals and objectives.
• Provide urine drug screen monitoring.
• Provide follow-up contact/sessions to promote client engagement in the treatment process.
• Provide only those services in your scope of practice authorized by Utilization Management.
• Provide the above services within the authorized frequency and duration of services. Request additional services when initial authorization has been met.
• Other clinical duties as assigned.

Coordination of Care Services

• Consult with referral sources and family members/significant others as needed and as allowed by written permission (ROI) of the client.
• Provide referral sources with treatment recommendations and treatment progress/areas of concern promptly.
• Coordinate information dissemination which promotes continuity of care when transferring primary client care responsibilities to other agency providers.
• Consult with multi-disciplinary team, client, and referral sources prior to therapeutic discharge.
• Develop and maintain positive collaboration with other social services agencies and community partners serving clients.

Professional Growth, Ethics, and Agency Standards

• Demonstrates and supports the company core values TCN C.A.R.E.S.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.
• Completes all agency-required training.
• Attending and engage in regular supervision.
• Maintain agency-required annual training.
• Maintain licensure.
• Maintain client confidentiality as outlined by HIPAA standards.
• Abide by and follow the agency Code of Ethics.
• Maintain constructive, non-judgmental working relationships with clients, agency staff, and community partners.
• Participate in the SUD treatment team.
• Ensure that Client Care Hours are at expected levels.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Be willing to work on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients and the agency.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in the social services field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a master's degree in Addiction Counseling.
• Certification: minimum of CDCA; prefer higher licensed.
• Experience: Minimum of two years' experience in substance abuse counseling; prefer 3 or more years.
• Other: CPR; First Aid; De-escalation which will be provided if necessary.
• Meets all standards and regulations of the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
• Must meet all requirements associated with the completion of a Medicaid application and receiving approval to bill for services rendered.
• Demonstrated competencies for working with the populations served.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities, developing a safe environment conducive to therapy.
• Capacity to perform duties effectively under potential emotional stress and conflict situations.
• Proficiency in utilizing basic computer skills and office equipment for documentation and communication purposes.
• Practice of a client-focused approach, demonstrating active listening skills, reading comprehension, and critical thinking.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication with diverse populations is essential, along with the capability to work autonomously.