Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to substance abuse consumers appropriate to the position; prepares Person Center Plans, Discharge Plans, and Follow-up care program; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.

Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational therapeutic approach.

Consults with agency mental health therapist and related professional and paraprofessional's staff, as appropriate service agencies as required.

Provide and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for consumers in a crisis and for those with serious disturbance problems.

Refers consumers to appropriate social service agencies for financial and other required services; may conduct home visits in consumer home to provide counseling and outreach services.

Provides daily group sessions.

Maintain quality control of medical records and assist with program audits.

Appropriately documents clinical and administrative work in a timely manner.

Represents the program and agency to the greater community and other agencies.

Serves as a professional role model while maintaining a leadership role to the consumers.

Perform these and any other related duties assigned by the Clinical Director.

Knowledge and ability to perform the 12 Core Functions.

Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.

Knowledge of the code of the code of ethics specific to North Carolina Professional Substance Abuse Practice Board, the understanding that this code will guide professional and clinical behavior.

Knowledge of developing, monitoring PCP's.

Knowledge of psychotropic, HIV/AIDS and other medications.

Knowledge and ability of using the ASAM Criteria.

Knowledge and ability to diagnosis using the DSM IV.

Skills in preparing and maintaining consumer medical records.

Knowledge of community resources.

Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to consumer's rights.

Ability to perform supervised urine screens.

Knowledge of self-care.

Comfortable with working with diverse ethnic and cultural groups.

Exceptional organization and time management skills.

Ability to be flexible to work schedule, which may include working evenings, and being on-call.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Excellent communication skills.

Masters in a Human Services field 1 yr of full-time, post-graduate degree SA experience; or Bachelors 2 yrs of full-time, post-degree SA experience

Experience with screening procedures to determine appropriateness for services, clinical intakes, diagnostic substance abuse assessments, individual/group/couples, and family therapy, with the substance abuse and co- occurring population.

LCAS or similar required

Work is usually performed in a typical interior/office, group room environment, or consumer's home.

Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals. In the event if a consumer's environment is some degree of risk, caution should be taken and Clinical Director and/or another staff person will assist staff.

Universal Precaution should be use at all times.