What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Bowling Green Brandywine?
Full Time -Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday
Treatment Planning Reviews general assessment findings with the client and with agreement of supervisor and treatment team, recommends a treatment plan to address substance abuse disorder. Asks for client input into the treatment plan. Assesses client progress in achieving the goals identified in the treatment plan.
Individual Counseling Treats all clients similarly, generally able to individualize counseling strategies to meet the unique characteristics of the client. Typically immediately recognizes the need for therapeutic change strategies when appropriate. Ability to anticipate crisis events without relying on supervisor or other team members to provide therapeutic response to treatment events.
Group Counseling Basic understanding of group dynamics, how to set boundaries and how to facilitate group discussion aligned with treatment goals. May co-facilitate or facilitate group counseling under supervision, which includes setting goals, enforcing boundaries and collaborating with primary counselor and/or treatment team to ensure patient completion of group.
Assessment Applies a routine assessment procedure for all clients.
Educational & Didactic Groups May prepare educational material for patient groups as assigned by supervisor. May co-present and co-facilitate patient group discussions on educational material that support recovery and as required, dual diagnosis treatment. Basic understanding of presentation and facilitation skills required for educational groups.
Documentation Produces basic client records related to screening, intake, treatment, continuing care, progress toward goals and objectives, discharge summary, and treatment outcomes in consultation with other team members or the supervisor. Is aware of and generally follows federal and state laws and agency guidelines regarding the confidentiality of client records.
Case Management Identifies for the client how to obtain the referral services and may advocate for the client with appropriate entities. Knows the general characteristics and dynamics of families, and significant others, and appreciates the value of involving others in the treatment and recovery process. Reviews with client’s family and/or significant others the general interaction between home and family systems and behavioral disorders, and recommends strategies and behaviors that generally support recovery and build healthy relationships
Discharge Planning Reviews general treatment finding with the client and recommends a discharge plan to address agreed upon outcomes. Facilitates client entry to treatment and other services identified in the recovery plan. Involves referral source in the recovery planning process
Must be a team player who is able to work well with patients. Must be flexible, able to multitask and have a high level of energy.
Requirements: Masters Degree in Human Services or related field required preferred 3 or more years of experience. Experience with Mental Health a plus
Full time benefits available including: medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, disability insurance, EAP services, PTO and holiday pay.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
