What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Potomac Healthcare Solutions?
Substance Abuse Counselor
NMC Portsmouth, VA
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of Certified Addiction Counselor duties, in accordance with assignment under the task order and consistent with the scope of practice for profession, including but not limited to, medical care and treatment and patient education in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Obtain or provide relevant information that will facilitate treatment, assist in developing programs, and service delivery relating to the Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program (SARP).
- Provide assessment of substance abuse and addiction.
- Provide assessment of women’s issues in addiction.
- Identify and document medical consequences of alcohol and other substance use, including withdrawal and detoxification.
- Facilitate the placement and management of patients in appropriate levels of care within the continuum of care model of the treatment of addictive disorders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess an Associates of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science with specialized training in Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency treatment or Completion of the Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor School (NDACS) that leads to Navy Certification as Navy Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
- Possess a minimum of one (1) year full-time (40 hours per week) experience within the preceding three (3) years as a Substance Abuse Counselor in a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program which includes male and female clients and provide two (2) letters of reference written within the preceding two (2) years from a manager, director or direct supervisor of a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, attesting to the HCW’s clinical skills in counseling males and females. Reference letters must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing the reference.
- A National Certification by one of the following:
- The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Or
- The National Board of Certification Counselors Or
- The International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse; Or
- Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license or certification as an Alcoholism and/or Drug Abuse Counselor in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Island Or
- Certification as a Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
- Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Continuing Education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentives and More
About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.
We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
***This position is contingent upon contract award.
