What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at COMPLETE HEALTHCARE?
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor offers therapeutic counseling to individuals who are dependent on substance abuse, using a bio-psychosocial approach. They educate patients and their families about the addiction disease process. They are responsible for facilitating group discussions and conducting one-on-one sessions with patients to address substance abuse issues. They assess the patient's needs and recommend appropriate treatment modalities while also monitoring compliance with the Medication Assisted Treatment Program.
Responsibilities
- Provide patients with program orientation, rules and regulations, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to treatment.
- Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to their need in the appropriate level of care.
- Make sure to complete patient documentation, including databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other necessary paperwork, in compliance with federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
- Follow patient confidentiality as outlined in 42 CFR and HIPAA.
- Identify and facilitate referral of patients for professional consultation as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :Schedule :
Salary : $19
