What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Dependency Counselor/Prevention Specialist position at Allwell Behavioral Health Services?
Responsible for providing education and prevention to individuals of all ages, their families and other community stakeholders regarding the disease of addiction, interventions, and resources available to aid in recovery. Prevention Activities may include, but are not limited to: increase awareness about chemical dependency and related issues; increase protective factors and decrease risk factors; promote safe & healthy lifestyles; field trips to expose youth to new, exciting and challenging culturally diverse activities to increase self-esteem, social skills and reduce onset of substance use; provide knowledge, understanding and skills needed to make intelligence, healthy choices about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Direct treatment services include individual, group, IOP, SUD case management services in various facilities and group education activities in schools, jails, agencies, and community events.