Position Summary : This opening is for a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist or Licensed Professional Counselor (or Associate LCAS/LPC) and/or a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). The Counselor is responsible for gathering data, documenting problems and establishing individualized course of treatment. Provides direct addiction treatment services to adult patients and family members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned.
ï‚· Provide individual and group counseling to patients assigned to caseload.
ï‚· Provide therapeutic leadership in group-counseling sessions.
ï‚· Function as a liaison with other community based agencies and law enforcement agencies to insure continuity of treatment (referrals) and compliance to legal obligations
ï‚· Complete individual chemical dependency assessment of new patients. This includes not only the psychosocial and Person Centered Plan, but also all required forms that require the new patient's signature.
ï‚· Individual treatment plan for the new patient developed within established time frame of patient's admission.
ï‚· New patient charts updated within established time frames.
ï‚· Work with the medical staff in securing urine samples for monthly urinalysis.
ï‚· Provide necessary forms to the Medical Director, properly and accurately completed, when the patient has special requests for take-out medications and phase changes
ï‚· Ensures that patient confidentially is protected by properly completing release of information to ALL outside referrals and contacts (i.e. Medical coordination, information from other facilities).
ï‚· The counselor is responsible for all assigned patient's files; these files are to be kept in compliance with State specific and federal regulations as well as the Policy and Procedure Manual of Premier Treatment Specialists. This includes protection of the file from any and all unauthorized access. Electronic file will be protected by ensuring prevention of unauthorized disclosure of the user's login information.
ï‚· Discharge of a patient from program is to be completed within ten (10) days from the date of discharge. The discharge form is to be completed in full and the file to be submitted to the Program Director.
ï‚· Contributes to the ongoing assessment and treatment planning process through participation in daily reports, case reviews, and treatment teams
ï‚· Provides patient education relating to the illness of chemical dependency and the process of recovery.
ï‚· Provides supportive counseling or crisis intervention services in conjunction with medical and nursing service, as circumstances deem necessary.
ï‚· Participates in a program of professional development including both external and facility required number of internal in-service programs and events; works toward and or maintains professional credentials as a Licensed or Certified Addictions Counselor.
ï‚· Participates in the Continuing Quality Improvement and collects and reports on assigned CQI monitors.
Job Standards/Minimum Qualifications: Graduate degree in counseling or related field, licensure, or experience in a similar field. Must have a valid driver's license or state issued ID.
Physical Requirements
ï‚· Frequent sitting at desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting with patients.
ï‚· Occasional lifting/carrying, paperwork, files, office supplies, up to 20 lbs.
ï‚· Occasional push/pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, file drawers, pushing files in drawers
ï‚· Occasional kneeling/crouching and/or ability to reach lower file drawers, file stretching to store or retrieve materials.
Mental Requirements
Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required in completing all assignments. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow-through on all assignments.
PTS is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
- Master's if applying for LCAS/LPC
Required licenses or certifications:
- LCAS, LCAS-A, LPC, LPC-A or CSAC
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person