Counselor Assistant

We are an inpatient drug treatment program seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Substance Use Counselor Assistant to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Assist counselor with maintaining client caseload needs that are within scope of practice.
• Weekly individual and group counseling sessions with counselor QHP oversight
• Performs assessment that are within scope of practice
• Assist with the development of clinical treatment tracks that are diversified in language and culture that will meet the treatment and service needs of patients and families
• Assist with weekly utilization reviews based on established clinical and administrative protocols with counselor
• Assist with the review, process and distribute incident reports based on established agency-wide protocol as directed
• Provide input for employee reviews as requested
• Assist in the preparation of weekly case conference and case reviews
• Assist counselor with the clinical discharge process
• Responsible for adhering to a standard of maintaining 10 billable units of service per day based on caseload
• Monitors patient toxicology testing if needed
• Maintain a clean work environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in related field preferred
• At least one (1) year of related experience preferred (Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, or Chemical Dependency setting), OR
  • Current enrollment in classes related to human services, alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency
  • Current enrollment in 350 clock hours towards CASAC credential

SKILLS:

• Solid documentation skills
• Patient-oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.