What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor - FT - Day Shift position at ECMC?
HOURLY RANGE : $28.064 - $37.74
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves the provision of substance use treatment services at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) by applying evidence-based therapies. The incumbent implements established recovery plans, including structural activities, individual and group counseling and social network development. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-ranking counseling staff and other professional staff members. This is professional counseling work with limited responsibility for the supervision of lower-level counseling and support staff. Does related work as required and assigned by authorized personnel.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :
- Completes assessments, makes preliminary recommendations as to appropriateness of patient services, recommends level of care;
- Collaboratively works with patients, patient's family members, collateral contacts, referral sources and other staff members to develop recovery, discharge and transition plans;
- Works cooperatively with staff members participating in individual or group supervision, case conferences and staff meetings;
- Applies generally accepted techniques of substance use counseling and evidence-based practices to facilitate individual and group counseling sessions;
- Manages individual caseload, prepares and maintains patient records in accordance with applicable hospital and department policies and procedures;
- Competes mandatory in-service and re-orientation programs;
- Maintains compliance with all treatment and documentation regulatory guidelines;
Observes changes in patient's condition and notifies appropriate personnel.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Thorough knowledge of the principals of interviewing, counseling and guidance; good knowledge of the principles and practices of substance use treatment; good knowledge of sources and uses of medical and occupational information; working knowledge of psychodiagnostics and psychodynamics; knowledge of and compliance with various ECMCC policies and procedures (including employee handbook, corporate compliance program, code of conduct, conflict of interest, patient safety, quality improvement and departmental safety plan); skill in dealing effectively with patients in a counseling setting; demonstrates competency in conducting process-oriented, educational groups, individual / family / collateral sessions and in psychosocial assessments and discharge summaries; ability to engage patients in treatment programs; ability to demonstrate professional etiquette and respect privacy and confidentiality of patients, visitors and co-workers by following ECMCC's HIPPA and Privacy Policies; ability to demonstrate concern, respect and caring for persons internal and external to ECMCC; ability to work collaboratively and identify treatment goals; ability to meet deadlines; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare detailed reports; initiative; resourcefulness; strong clinical judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
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NOTE 2 : Verifiable part-time and / or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Salary : $28,064
