Addictions Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients in accordance with the client’s treatment plan at the appropriate level of care as required by the ASAM clinical structure.

JOB DUTIES

1. Utilize Automated System as primary instrument to complete clinical progress.
2. Participate in a minimum of four (4) hours per month of direct clinical supervision, one of which is to be one on one with immediate supervisor.
3. Responsible for maintaining appropriate clinical documentation and compliance with record keeping standards as required by regulatory funding agencies and ASAM clinical structure.
4. Provide direct clinical services for client’s diagnosed with substance abuse and or co-occurring disorders at different levels of care as indicated by treatment plan.
5. Responsible for ensuring that current treatment plans exist for each client on caseload as well as all pertinent clinical record keeping data.
6. Participate and present in Utilization Management Team (UMT) staffing as scheduled.
7. Perform the following clinical tasks at UMT:

                    a: When presenting, ensures clinical documentation exists that support recommendation for either continued

                    b: Ensures that UMT treatment recommendations are incorporated in client’s treatment plan

1. Maintains productivity and clinical standards as required by treatment plans.
2. Respond within the required time frame established by utilization management and Program Supervisor to implement corrective action on any clinical record keeping area that is cited.
3. Participate in the CADC and MISA in-service trainings during probationary period and ongoing professional development as approved by Program Supervisor.
4. Ensures that all certification and licensing requirements are kept active and up to date.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• IAODAPCA certified (CADC)
• Bachelors Degree in social work or related fields preferred
• Two years of direct client service in a substance abuse and or MISA treatment setting is a plus
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal regulations
• Knowledge of ASAM and clinical quality assurance standards is a plus
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills required
• Ability to use independent judgment
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Moderate physical activity. May require physical effort including lifting up to 15-25 pounds and some

              extended periods of standing or walking.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Valid Driver’s License required to travel to different programs
• Ability to lift 15 - 25 lbs.