What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Evolve Life Centers?
Under supervision by the Clinical Supervisor provides frontline care to clients in the residential treatment programs. This position is accountable for assisting clients in the development and maintenance of healthy lifestyles and recovery management skills. This position requires a thorough understanding of the program’s philosophy of treatment, admission process and criteria. A basic knowledge of substance abuse and dual diagnosis is essential. The individual is responsible for ensuring that clinical and administrative services are provided for patients and their families.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks:
1. Customer relations: actively provide high quality services of which meet the needs of the clients, families, referral sources, and third-party payers.
2. Case management, triage, and referral: actively participate in intake assessments, intervention services, and post-discharge follow-up on clients seeking treatment at Evolve Life Centers. Ensure that all client information is thoroughly obtained, assessments are completed to CARF standards, and referral needs are met prior to the termination of client contact. Establish and maintain regular contact with referring groups, individuals, and agencies both internal and external to Evolve Life Centers. Conduct clinical referrals and provide triage to appropriate program resources.
3. Provision of Clinical Care: participate in treatment planning with other members of the treatment team, serve as group leader/co-leader for education and therapy groups, and serve as primary counselor to clients--providing case management services from the time of admission through program completion, transfer, or discharge.
4. Documentation/Reporting: complete written and electronic documentation of initial client assessments, ongoing treatment plans, and progress notes, detailing the client’s overall progress in the program from time of admission to time of discharge. Maintain full compliance with the program standards at all times. Report pertinent observations regarding client’s and client care to the Clinical Director/treatment team.
5. Participation in Improving Program Effectiveness and Efficiency: participate in the evaluation of program effectiveness and efficiency, and actively work to ensure continuous improvements in the quality of service.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CSC-AD, ADT or CAC-AD certification in the State of Maryland (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $31