Detox Counselor

Job Summary: The Detox Counselor is responsible for providing direct clinical services to individuals who have been affected by chemical dependency, psychiatric problems and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining detox caseload.
• Maintains clinical record including biopsychosocial, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, transfer notes, and continuing care plans.
• Ensures clinical record is compliant with all licensing, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Completes step-down LOC documentation using ASAM criteria.
• Assists with LOC assessments as needed.
• Coordinates services, including aftercare planning, and makes referral recommendations when necessary.
• Responds to and addresses unusual or emergency situations.
• Encourages patients to understand the benefits of recommended level of care.
• Utilizes AFA interventions to encourage patients to remain in treatment.
• Facilitates scheduled psychoeducational lectures and activities for residential patients.
• Operates as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Coordinates with Residential Counselors to ensure smooth patient transfers to Residential Services.
• Delivers comprehensive shift-change report to the incoming Detox Counselor to ensure continuity of care.
• Participates in clinical supervision, department meetings and trainings as required.
• Protects the confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other related field and one-year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
• Must hold a professional license through the PA Department of State or be credentialed through PCB at the time of hire or be actively working towards licensure or certification. A PCB credential must be obtained within two years of hire or licensure within 4 years of hire.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and/or ASAM criteria.