SUD Counselor (Personal Services)

Position Overview
This position plays a key role in assessing and monitoring clients behaviors while in treatment for substance dependency. This position will assess clients immediate and long-term needs, develop a treatment plan to reduce or eliminate any substance abuse or negative thinking.

Essential Functions
Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions, support clients in identifying and creating goals, and developing recovery plans with skills, strengths, supports, and resources to support achieving those goals.
Assist clients in determining the steps they need to take in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery. Utilize and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
Model effective coping skills and self-help strategies.
Work with medical and behavioral health providers to ensure coordination of services and that all case management & support service needs are met.
Ensure necessary documentation to meet funding contract(s) performance requirements.
Maintain accurate records regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information. Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Interview clients, review records and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Provide intake and program orientation for participant including, but not limited to, assessment of psychological and social functioning and the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the participants Individual Treatment Plans in accordance with the Title IX regulations and Program protocol and policies.
Conduct urinalysis tests on participants as appropriate, documenting results.
Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary.
Recommend leaves of absence, dismissal/suspension, reinstatement, completion, etc. for participants in accordance with Title IX and Program policies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to management when required
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills
Provide excellent customer service to clients, vendors, and suppliers
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities
Travel
Frequent travel (up to 70%) to different site locations?
Mental and Physical Demands
Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities
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Physical Demands?

% of time?

Stand?

55%?

Walk?

35%?

Sit?

65%?

Use of hands and fingers?

90%?

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl?

20%?

Lift up to 10 pounds?

40%?

Lift 25 pounds or more?

10%?

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Work Environment
Variations between well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation
Moderate noise, business office with computers and printers?

Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Recovery Specialist, Substance Abuse or Behavioral Disorder Counselor in community mental health
Licensure/Certification in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (CADC II no higher)
Valid Drivers License

Core Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient ability to read and interpret simple instructions and diagrams.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside of the box to resolve problems.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employees for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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