What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Treatment Counselor position at Beacon Mental Health?
Position Summary
Provides substance-use counseling services to participants of Beacon’s Treatment Court programs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Education/Certifications
Provides substance-use counseling services to participants of Beacon’s Treatment Court programs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides Treatment Court Screenings to determine eligibility for the program.
- Provides individual counseling to participants of Treatment Count experiencing substance use disorders by utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior interventions and relapse prevention. Provides community-based counseling when appropriate.
- Facilitates group counseling and/or group psychoeducation. This may occur at the agency or in a community-based setting.
- Ensures an integrated assessment and treatment plan is completed on each participant of the treatment court program and accurately reflects the need for services.
- Maintains billable expectation and completes all paperwork in adherence to agency timelines.
- Works in collaboration with the integrated treatment team to ensure treatment plans are person centered and reflect appropriate stage-based treatment. Actively participates in weekly team meetings, providing consultation and education to team members.
- Liaisons with community self-help groups and facilitate referral and participation of people served.
- Participates in department team meetings.
- Completes required clinical documentation in EMR Avatar NX in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Adheres to ASAM criteria in clinical documentation including making appropriate treatment recommendations and level of care. Complete ASAM required trainings and required continuing education hours.
- Coordinates with family members and/ or loved ones, as appropriate, to provide education and understanding of the impact of substance use.
- Other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Education/Certifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree preferred and
- Qualified Addiction Professional by the Missouri Credentialing Board Inc.: MAADC-I, MAADC-II, CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP -P, RSAP-P and/or
- Clinical or Provisional License preferred (ex. PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist
- CPR/First Aid Certification required.
- Valid driver’s license plus minimum state-mandated auto insurance required.
- 3 years of position-related experience required.
- 5 years of position-related experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Prior mental health and/or substance use knowledge required.
- Strong knowledge of clinical best practices in behavioral health.
- Prior healthcare technology software experience preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present healthcare information in an understandable manner to both individuals and groups as needed.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
- The ability to develop and present various presentations, trainings, and programs on various clinical topics.
- Ability to travel locally and occasionally state-wide or nationally for training, seminars, and presentations.