What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Harbortown Treatment Center?
Harbortown Treatment Center, an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, is looking for a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor.
The Substance Abuse Counselor will have the following responsibilities
- Provides individual and group counseling, and discharge planning as appropriately required;
- Provides pre-screening, assessment and substance abuse diagnosis utilizing DSM-V criteria that drives the course of treatment planning;
- Knowledgeable of DSM-V and ASAM Placement Criteria related to substance abuse disorders;
- Prepares patient treatment plans and reviews goals & objectives identified in the treatment plan within designated time frames and in accordance with client’s needs;
- Treats all patients similarly, generally able to individualize counseling strategies to meet the unique characteristics of the patient;
- Compiles reports and maintains progress notes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations;
- Participates in weekly staff meetings and case conferences;
- Attends workshops, conferences, online training and staff development training, seminars on current practices as directed by Supervisor to acquire continuing education in the appropriate field;
- Maintains cooperative relationships with all referral sources and community resources;
- Participates in collaborative community efforts;
- Aware of and follows federal and state laws and agency guidelines regarding the confidentiality of client records;
- Undertakes related duties as assigned;
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
This position is eligible for benefits, including holidays, retirement plan, PTO and health insurance.