Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Marion - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor offers therapeutic counseling to individuals who are dependent on substance abuse using a bio-psychosocial approach. They educate patients and their families about the addiction disease process. They are responsible for facilitating group discussions and conducting one-on-one sessions with patients to address substance abuse issues. They assess the patients needs and recommend appropriate treatment modalities while also monitoring compliance with the Medication Assisted Treatment Program.

Responsibilities

Provide patients with program orientation rules and regulations patient rights and additional information to help patients adjust to treatment.
Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to their need in the appropriate level of care.
Timely complete documentation treatment plans progress notes discharge summaries and other necessary paperwork in compliance with federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
Follow patient confidentiality as outlined in 42 CFR and HIPAA.
Identify and facilitate referral of patients for professional consultation as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Understanding and familiarity with addiction withdrawal and the best treatment practices to aid in the process of recovery.
Maintain professional boundaries and set a positive example of behavior for patients.
Work cooperatively with patients coworkers and community representatives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality following 42 CFR and HIPAA.
Ability to work with diverse ethnic populations and people experiencing unique situations.
Familiarity with Electronic Health Records Microsoft Word Office and Outlook.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum must be currently licensed by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a CDCA LCDC II LCDC III or LICDC.
Associate degree in Chemical Dependency studies or similar.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401 (k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Free Continuing Education

Responsibilities

Provide patients with program orientation rules and regulations patient rights and additional information to help patients adjust to treatment.
Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to their need in the appropriate level of care.
Timely complete documentation treatment plans progress notes discharge summaries and other necessary paperwork in compliance with federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
Follow patient confidentiality as outlined in 42 CFR and HIPAA.
Identify and facilitate referral of patients for professional consultation as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Understanding and familiarity with addiction withdrawal and the best treatment practices to aid in the process of recovery.
Maintain professional boundaries and set a positive example of behavior for patients.
Work cooperatively with patients coworkers and community representatives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality following 42 CFR and HIPAA.
Ability to work with diverse ethnic populations and people experiencing unique situations.
Familiarity with Electronic Health Records Microsoft Word Office and Outlook.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum must be currently licensed by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a CDCA LCDC II LCDC III or LICDC.
Associate degree in Chemical Dependency studies or similar.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: