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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Services Counselor is responsible for performing administrative tasks for the Outpatient Program Director, managing a caseload of clients, and performing the following tasks under regular supervision:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Under Regular Supervision):

Conduct Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorder screening;
Perform intake interviews assigned clients as needed.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
Conduct family counseling specific to the addiction competencies identified in TAP 21 relating to counseling families, couples, and significant others.
Conduct client orientations
Perform Substance Use Disorder assessment
Substance Use Disorder Diagnostic Impression
LOC as determined by LOCADTR
Participate in Treatment Planning
Provide Psycho-education training to clients in order to enhance their ability in the provision of treatment based upon client’s current needs.
Participate in crisis intervention
Client education
Coordinate client referrals as needed
Perform case management & care coordination services
Be responsible for keeping all documentation and records on caseload current and in compliance with code requirements.
Administrative supervision (permitted by CASAC Level 2 or higher)

FUNCTIONS NOT PERMITTED:

Clinical supervision

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED
CASAC/CASAC-T and one (1) years’ experience in a substance abuse treatment program.
Must complete Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and Introductory Training in the Addictions, including ethics training for addiction professionals (6 hours) & overview of confidentiality (3 hours) within 3 months of hire.
Be dependable, reliable, role model & flexible
Must be computer literate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits: