Sr Sub Use CounselorCASAC

I. SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Senior Substance Use Counselor is a highly experienced professional responsible for providing
leadership expertise and guidance in the field of substance use disorder treatment and prevention. They
play a crucial role in designing implementing and evaluating substance use programs as well as providing
training and consultation to other professionals in the field.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Skills
Responsible for integrating dualrecovery treatment
Provide expert knowledge and guidance on substance use assessment diagnosis and treatment
interventions ensuring best practices are followed
Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff community workers and stakeholders on substance
userelated topics including the latest research treatment modalities and harm reduction strategies.
Have a strong understanding of substance use disorder assessment diagnosis and treatment planning
Conducts assessments for substance abuse services amongst individuals served during initial assessment
period and followup assessments on a needed basis.
Extensive knowledge of evidencebased practices treatment modalities and harm reduction strategies in
substance use disorder care.

Data and Accountability
Develops conducts and monitors treatment interventions for specific target populations and ensure these
interventions are incorporated into treatment plans
Performs consumer centered comprehensive assessments to determine needed services for all consumers;
develops both initial and ongoing treatment plans; assigns the most appropriate staff to the individual
treatment team and actively participates in all activities in revising treatment plans as the participants
needs change
Conducts qualitative field visits to ensure consumers needs are concerns are being met in their living
environment
Complete Progress Notes which should be entered into system within 2448hrs of event date
Support around facilitating groups as needed.

Compliance
Ensures program operates in accordance with contractual requirements and other applicable regulations
including program standards and performance improvement plans
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs and presentations on substance userelated
topics

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Stay abreast of current substance use policies regulations and guidelines at the local state/provincial and
national levels. Advocate for evidencebased policies and contribute to the development and
implementation of effective strategies to address substance use issues.
Participates in quality improvement process administrative meetings team meetings inservice trainings
client staffing and case reviews.

Operations
Participate in daily morning meetings and case conferences to discuss overall consumer well being and/or
any issues that may arise
Performs on call duties for crisis intervention and rotation of on call telephone
Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner in accordance with Agency & State Regulations
Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines. Organizes own time and
prioritizes workload effectively. Uses resources wisely.

External Relations
Maintain relationships with outpatient and inpatient programs housing programs as well as continuing to
build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services.
Performs other related work as assigned.

III. REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in social work psychology rehabilitation counseling or a related field
Must have excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Must have 2 years or more experience working with dually diagnosed individuals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Proficient in MS Word/Excel
Bilingual in any language a plus not required.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge base of clinical care standards
Strong organizational skills and timely followup to manage complex tasks associated with providing

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on
our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individual potential and continuous quality
improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation
gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access
equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services
programs and activities including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable
accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied contact the Director of
Recruitment at.