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Substance Abuse Counselor

Variety Care

Oklahoma, OK | Full Time

$47k-60k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Substance Abuse Counselor

Variety Care Oklahoma, OK

$47k-60k (estimate)

Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services 2 Months Ago

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Variety Care is Hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor Near Oklahoma, OK

Overview

Department: Integrated Health Services

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor

Employee Category: Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Director of Integrated Health Services

Character Qualities:

Availability- Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.

Discretion- Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.

Flexibility- Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset.

Responsibility- Knowing and doing what is expected of me.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Substance Abuse Counselor, as part of the care treatment team, identifies triages and manages patients with substance abuse, and/or behavioral health problems, if possessing the appropriate credentials, within the primary care setting. In addition, the Substance Abuse Counselor will provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist providers in recognizing and treating addiction and mental disorders.

Participate in care team huddles and work effectively with Addiction Psychiatrist.

Assess the clinical status of patients through screening and assessment process.

Work with providers to treat and manage patients with addiction problems efficiently and effectively.

Work with providers to refer cases to mental health treatment or addiction treatment as appropriate.

Assist in the detection of at-risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.

Assist in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.

Evaluate patient care plans with care team.

Teach patients, families and staff about care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.

Complete all required documentation in electronic medical record according to deadlines/guidelines set forth by payers and Director of Integrated Health Services.

Attend and participate in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.

Serve as a member of committees as requested.

Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff.

Further the mission of company through active support of the strategic goals.

Support Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.

Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:

Excellent working knowledge of addiction and evidence-based treatments for addiction.

Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of substance use conditions.

High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style.

Ability to work through brief patient contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing.

Knowledge of psychopharmacology a plus.

Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, consulting psychiatrist and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.

Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and equitable manner

Ability to effectively represent company’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private, and professional groups.

Experience working with limited resource population.

Ability to work with grace under pressure.

Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.

Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.

Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.

Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.

Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.

Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) a plus but not required.

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.

Current state licensure as a LADC or LADC/MH.

High clinical competence, positive working attitude, and an ability to work as a team with other professionals and have the ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.

A commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Flexibility – ability to adapt to changing environment.

ADA Requirements:

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Must have excellent concentration ability.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

SALARY

$47k-60k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/31/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/09/2024

WEBSITE

varietycare.org

HEADQUARTERS

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1932

TYPE

Private

CEO

MICHAEL DOVER

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

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