What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Alcohol & Drug Primary Counselor position at Western Wake Treatment Center?
JOB TITLE : CADC Primary Counselor.
SHIFT : 5 : 30 am to 01 : 00pm Monday through Friday.
LOCATION : WESTERN WAKE TREATMENT CENTER.
SALARY LEVEL : According to credentials and experience in the field.
SUPERVISOR : Program Director.
MUST BE registered with the NCSAPPB
Must be able to pass a drug screening upon hire
SUMMARY : Responsible for ensuring that competent, safe quality and professional care is provided to each of the patients assigned to his / her caseload or other team members (in their absence), in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Utilize knowledge of chemical dependency and counseling techniques to introduce effective education and counseling for patients under their care and in each unit under other clinical staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides quality care to the assigned patients, in terms of compliance with facility expectations, SMA and other licensing boards assuring effectiveness of the therapeutic series.
- Conducts individual and group counseling to meet treatment plan goals and objectives. Produce a clear and concise documentation in all areas including, but not limited to : Admit note, assessment, daily charting, weekly clinical review, staffing notes, treatment plans update, biopsychosocial, transition and discharge planning, documentation of family sessions as needed and all summaries.
- Responsible for appropriate referral to each patient in need, open clear and ethical communication with referral sources; follow up of each of his cases after discharge. Motivates patients for changes, effectively performs crisis interventions, screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (group, individual, family).
- Appropriately and professionally provides case management, patient education and keep clear, ethical and confidential reports and record keeping. Interacts and relates with peers and other professionals to assure comprehensive and quality care for the patients.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None. Reports to Program Director and work closely with all clinical teams.
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Job Type : Full-time.
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Work Location : In person.
