What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Chemical Dependency Counseling Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive addiction counseling and mental health support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and behavioral challenges. Your expertise will guide clients through recovery journeys, utilizing evidence-based practices to foster lasting change. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client-centered care, conduct thorough assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans that promote healing and resilience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse populations while advancing your clinical skills in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed client assessments, including diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria and ICD coding standards, to determine treatment needs and co-occurring disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, behavioral therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions focused on addiction counseling, mental health management, trauma recovery (including PTSD care), and family counseling.
- Perform crisis intervention and crisis management to ensure client safety during acute episodes or behavioral emergencies.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, medical documentation standards, and electronic health records (EHR/EHR) management systems.
- Engage in case management activities including patient care coordination, intake procedures, client communication, and community outreach for home & community care initiatives.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across disciplines to ensure holistic treatment approaches for clients with complex needs such as co-occurring disorders or trauma histories.
- Stay current with research developments in addiction medicine, mental health counseling, and behavioral health practices to continually enhance service quality.
Experience
- Proven experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions within clinical or community settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and group therapy facilitation.
- Familiarity with clinical documentation standards, medical terminology, CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases), and data collection methods.
- Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 guidelines; knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems is preferred.
- Background working with diverse populations across various cultural backgrounds; sensitivity to different social determinants of health is essential.
- Ability to work effectively within HIPAA regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality and ensuring accurate medical records management.
- Prior experience in hospital or outpatient mental health settings involving patient assessment, behavioral health interventions, and crisis management is highly desirable.
Join us in empowering individuals on their path to recovery! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can thrive while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Pay: $25.17 - $30.32 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30