What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Comunilife?
The Substance Abuse Counselors assess clients’ needs, create patient-centered treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family counseling. Responsibilities include assessments, coordination of services, psychoeducation, referrals, and appropriate documentation. Fieldwork may be required.
Duties: Responsibilities Include:
• Conduct initial and annual substance abuse assessments including substance abuse assessments.
• Collaborate with clients and staff in the development of the initial comprehensive service plans and plan revisions, including identifying mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance abuse related goals.
• Provide individual, family and group substance abuse counseling.
• Advocacy and referrals to community-based substance abuse programs as needed.
• Documents all services provided in a timely manner as required.
• Participate in training, workshops, seminars and case conference as well as meetings was required.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field
• Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor; CASAC-T required, CASAC preferred
• Two (2) years’ work experience with persons with chronic health and/or mental health conditions and/or substance abuse disorders
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
• Knowledge of treatment interventions and wellness management practices for persons chronic health conditions, as well as serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other applications
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