What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor position at People Encouraging People?
Must be able to work with individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse in the community as well as in groups.
This position also will provide transportation to and from community activities and AA/NA meetings. Developing monthly activity calendar identifying community resources to support sobriety and resources.
Please apply for immediate consideration.
Responsibilities include:
Perform drug screens when necessary.
Complete the required documentation, which includes, but not limited to individual treatment plans and progress notes.
Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities appropriate for ACT clientele.
Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person's life.
Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
In addition, the Substance Abuse Counselor:
MUST be CAC CERTIFIED or hold TRAINEE STATUS with Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
HAVE A VALID MD DRIVERS LICENSE.
