Under general supervision, provides comprehensive psycho-social services to Health Plan members and their families presenting to the Chemical Dependency Recovery Program (CDRP/CDS). Utilizes established therapeutic techniques in interviewing, assessing and treating psycho-social problems as they relate to chemical dependencies and addictions.
Essential Functions:
- Interviews patients and related sources to identify extent and effects of chemical dependency, in order to arrive at a treatment plan.
- W/ approval from the supervisor, utilizing close supervision and commensurate w/ skills and training, provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and HIV risk assessment and counseling as related to chemical dependency.
- Participates in team discussions related to appropriate treatment plans for patients and their families.
- Confers w/ staff physician and clinical supervisor regarding patients' progress and treatment.
- Prepares psycho-social assessments, case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of patients.
- Confers w/ representatives of other departments and private agencies to resolve problems and to develop and maintain public understanding and sound working relationships.
- Participates in training programs and workshops for continued professional growth in general counseling skills, as well as specialized treatment in addiction medicine.
- Maintains ethical and professional standards of conduct.
- This position does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.
- Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality, treats co-workers, patients and facility visitors with respect.
- Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of paid experience under licensed supervision.
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science or equivalent work experience.
- Current certification as an addiction counselor.
- If in chemical dependency recovery, a minimum of three (3) years continuous sobriety is required.
- Ongoing employment in the CDRP/CDS is contingent on continuous sobriety.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current CADAC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor) certification or completion of accredited chemical dependency certification program.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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