What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor position at Tandym Group?
A health services organization in Texas is actively seeking an licensed professional to join their staff as their new Substance Use Counselor.
About the Opportunity :
Start Date : ASAP
Assignment Length : Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
Schedule : Monday to Friday
Hours : 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm
Setting : FQHC
Patient Population : Young Adults & Adults
Patient Volume : 10 to 20 per day
Responsibilities :
The Substance Use Counselor will :
Assess patients' behavioral health needs
Provide substance use prevention education
Conduct screenings and brief interventions during and / or after medical appointments
Provide individual and group counseling
Refer patients with moderate to severe behavioral health needs to onsite Behavioral Health team or community mental health institutions
Refer patients with moderate to severe substance use to the onsite Medication Assisted Treatment program or to community partners specializing in detox, intensive outpatient and residential treatment
Perform other related work, as assigned
Qualifications :
2 years of experience working with Adults with Dually Diagnosis and / or Substance Use issues
Current Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in good standing
Demonstrated significant knowledge of Behavioral and Primary Integrated Care models
Basic knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based counseling methods and techniques
Basic knowledge of the Counseling 12 Core Functions of drug and alcohol substance use / abuse
Basic knowledge of 12-Steps programs and other support groups
Basic knowledge of case management
Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
Patient oriented
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized
Desired Skills :
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's and / or Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Science or a closely related field
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