What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor - Per Diem position at Geisinger?
Functions as primary care manager at all levels of counseling care as needed, providing chemical dependency services to patients and their families in accordance with established policies and professional standards.
Responsible for carrying out all relevant charting requirements.
Facilitating group therapy, individual and family therapy.
Presents educational lectures to patients and family members.
Coordinates case management responsibilities with outside agencies and coordinate discharge planning.
Observes all applicable facility policies and procedures.
Coordinates treatment planning process through the multidisciplinary team.
Participates in department quality improvement activities.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.