Assistant Counselor- Outpatient

Position Title:    Assistant Counselor

Reports to:    Treatment Director or Clinical Program Coordinator

Entry Level Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Science preferred or High School equivalency with certification from recognized State Authority in addiction treatment (CAC, CADP) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC I or II), or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred. Experience in addiction treatment is preferred.

1.    Walk within the facility approximately 1/2 mile per 8-hour shift.

2.    Must be able to continuously sit from 1/2 hour up to 4 hours per 8-hour shift.

3.    Must be able to see corrected acceptable in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable).

4.    If recovering, three years of continuous verifiable abstinence.

General Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with treatment team to coordinate, as directed, quality care and case management for patients living with substance use disorder. Adhere to professional code of ethics. Assure documentation reflects the care delivered. Perform all other ethical and professional duties as requested by the Treatment Director or Clinical Program Coordinator. Provide patient support in accordance with established Bradford Health Services Philosophy and Standards of Treatment. Responsible for compliance with all Bradford Health Services’ Standards of    Conduct, Policies and Procedures, Principles of Treatment, and regulations of accrediting bodies such as State and The Joint Commission.

Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records”; and 45 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”. This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.

Essential Functions:

1.    Must demonstrate an ability to support and coordinate the patient’s work on treatment objectives while keeping the patient, clinical team, payors and referral sources involved or informed as appropriate.

2.    Must have working knowledge of 12-step Programs and Principles.

3.    Must be able to integrate this knowledge into the therapeutic process and treatment planning while maintaining a professional treatment focus.

4.    Must demonstrate an ability to manage both addicted and dually diagnosed patients.

5.    Must demonstrate an ability to assist patients through their denial and resistance to treatment.

6.    Must assist patient in planning for post discharge planning including their involvement in Continuing Care and 12-step Fellowships.

7.    Must provide legible documentation.

8.    Must participate in Clinical Team meetings.

9.    Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective managers.

10.    Must be able to work in constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.

11.    Must be capable of being certified and administering CPR and First Aid.

12.    Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.

13.    Regular attendance.

14.    Other duties as assigned by the Treatment Director, Clinical Program Coordinator or designee.

Addiction/Recovery Education: (Lectures/Presentations) (As designated by Treatment Director or Clinical Program Coordinator).

1.    Must demonstrate ability to provide clear, concise, relevant information on chemical dependency and recovery in a lecture format.

2.    Must demonstrate ability to communicate information in a dignified and respectful manner.

3.    Must demonstrate ability to motivate patient and to learn and understand necessary facts about addiction and recovery.

4.    Must demonstrate a personal – professional lecture or presentation style that is effective with patients.