What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Peachtree Detox?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations, and experiential learning groups for clients and their families.
Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications:
This position is an in-person/office work environment. There will be daily face-to-face interaction with staff and clients. The workday will vary, but it will often include sitting at a desk, working on a computer, meeting with clients, and completing paperwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Include
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations, and experiential learning groups for clients and their families.
Essential Duties
- Provides clinical services including individual, group, and family therapy along with process groups, psychoeducational groups, and crisis intervention services.
- Provides psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, individual therapy notes, and discharge summaries.
- Works closely with the treatment team including case managers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, the clinical director, and business development.
- Completes clinical documentation promptly in line with state, insurance, and joint commission regulations.
- Attends staff training and meetings as required by the employer.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in counseling, social work, or psychology or related field.
- CACII or CADCII required.
- Experience working with addictions and mental health diagnoses preferred.
- Ability to use a variety of counseling interventions including CBT, DBT, ACT, Family Systems, etc.
- The understanding of an array of theories and models of addiction and mental illness.
- Knowledge of philosophies, practices, and outcomes of different treatment models.
- Understanding of relapse prevention through the continuum of care.
- Understanding of dually diagnosed populations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent in areas of gender-specific issues, diverse cultures, and the ability to incorporate the needs of the client into treatment.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily and weekly tasks appropriately.
- Understanding of KIPU electronic medical record system is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
This position is an in-person/office work environment. There will be daily face-to-face interaction with staff and clients. The workday will vary, but it will often include sitting at a desk, working on a computer, meeting with clients, and completing paperwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Match
- Paid-Time Off
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
