Substance Abuse Therapist
2 days ago
Abingdon
Job DescriptionDescription: Purpose: The primary purpose of the Counselor is to maintain patient care within the Center by providing counseling services within the parameters of policy, state, and federal regulations and procedures. The counselor is an essential part of creating a safe and well-balanced environment for ReVIDA’s patients. Counselors will continue ReVIDA’s mission by treating the whole person and standing by our values. The position creates an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, and a calm attitude when visiting with staff, patients, and visitors. Duties: Counselor-Dependent will work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team, assist in complex problem solving with patients and work autonomously. They will demonstrate excellent observation, good judgment, and communication skills. Must have the ability to provide well-written documentation promptly. They are skilled in conducting assessments, utilizing ASAM criteria for appropriate patient placement and continued to stay justification, treatment plan development and implementation, service coordination, and crisis intervention. Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs, and symptoms of opioid overdose, psychosocial implications of substance use disorders, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction. Physical, Emotional Demands, and Work Conditions: of emergency or disability requiring assistance. Must be able to see, stoop, sit, stand, bend, reach, and be mobile (whether natural or with accommodation). able to relate to and work with mentally and physically ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and hostile patients. Must be emotionally stable and exhibit the ability to display coping skills to deal with multiple situations. Precautions" must always be followed. The Counselor-Dependent should understand, support, and comply with the established workplace violence, ADA, EEOC, and Corporate Compliance program and commit to worker safety, health, and patient safety. Subject to work schedule and shift changes. Supervision/Competency Evaluations: management meetings, individual meetings, Employee Improvement Process, reporting, interactions, strategic planning, outcomes, and annual competency review. Competencies: team accordingly. regulations, CARF standards, and State Medicaid rules. as part of a larger, comprehensive treatment plan. ReVIDA Care Coordinators to achieve these services. (State Opioid Treatment Authority, Probation / Parole Office, housing, food, etc.) describe and assess the quality of services. Comply with all Federal and State regulatory standards as specified. Use toxicology test results to monitor the success of treatment and as a clinical tool to help better meet patient needs and assess for an increased level of care (decreased program attendance); Never use toxicology test results in a punitive way. facilitate intake and ongoing assessment amongst the larger multidisciplinary team. supervision by licensed professionals who have approved supervisors in the employee’s specific profession. Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others. intake and orients patients to the program. directed by the RCD, CCO, and the individual’s Program Director. Assist in program development activities. Participate in counseling supervision sessions. with RCD regarding pertinent patient information. Regular attendance is to be maintained. consistently. Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion, supporting the Company’s mission, consistent with ReVIDA’s vision and values. Adherence to the NAADAC Code of Ethics and any other Codes of Ethics for the individual’s respective field. Requirements: Requirements: only),MSW with LSW (VA only), LPC without MHSP (TN only), or LMFT (TN only). VA), LMSW (TN only),MSW with LSW (VA only), LPC without MHSP (TN only), LMFT (TN only). Must have or obtain current certification in CPR and First Aid. VA ONLY abuse counseling (VA). Special Requirements: Required/Maintained state trainee status, intern, registration, training standing, and associate level clinical licensure. Knowledge of applicable State Code of Regulations and 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 8.12. Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices; Adherence to the NAADAC Code of Ethics and any other Codes of Ethics for the individual’s respective field. Continuing Education & Professional Licensing/Certification Requirements: Employee is expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, the employee is expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. The employee must attend mandatory educational programs and maintain current professional certifications as delineated above in their state, in good standing. While this job description is intended to reflect the job requirements, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the employer’s discretion.