What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor position at Hope In The Valley?
Duty Statement
The Social Worker/Addictions Counselor provides substance abuse treatment services and assistance with case management services. The role of the Social Worker/Addiction Counselor within Hope in the Valley is to address problems faced by the client regarding behavioral, environmental, psychological and social stressors.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
- Performs assessments of patients’ needs, motivations, and backgrounds; prepares substance abuse bio-psycho-social/assessment summaries.
- Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required.
- Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
- Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
- Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
- Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely.
The above duties reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal work functions of the position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position. These duties and responsibilities are the expectations upon which performance is measured.
Core Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of the disease of addiction, treatment principles and 12 step programs.
- Knowledge of community resources and the appropriate use of these resources.
- Possess a strong understanding of clinical conceptualizations.
- Possess a strong understanding of Hope in the Valley’s program/services and philosophies, and ability to clearly communicate them to clients.
- Strong writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and other computer program software.
- Strong communication skills and reasoning ability.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information to protect the privacy and well-being of the clients.
- Ability to deal with a variety of potentially stressful situations in a professional and efficient manner.
- Strong knowledge of ethical principles
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and resourcefulness
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree with emphasis in behavioral sciences, education, or social work.
- Licensed or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state in which the Counselor is working. The successful candidate can be licensed as Counselor, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, or Therapist. Candidates with the following credentials can be considered: LAC, LCAC, LMAC, LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, LCP, LMLP, LMFT, LCMFT, PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, or LMHP.
- Minimum of one (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
- CPR certification required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- working in mental health and/or addiction treatment center: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30