Position Title: Intensive Oupatient Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary

The Substance Abuse Therapist must have knowledge and understanding of clinical practice including the DSM IV-R diagnoses, NA/AA programs, the disease concept, clinical treatment, pharmacological treatments, and concepts of substance abuse and addiction. Must understand and follow State policies affecting substance abuse programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses a Master's degree in a clinical field and is a LPAC or CADC
• Possesses a Master's degree and is a CAAC working towards a CADC
• Possesses a Bachelor's degree with a CAAC or a CADC
• Possesses credentials, certification, or licenses which allow for reimbursement in the State of Delaware
• Must have one year of full-time paid experience in the provision of substance abuse treatment prior to hire
• Must document and demonstrate expertise and skill in prividing clinical service in all aspects of substance abuse
• Must be able to triage patients to appropriate clinical services
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses the skills and ability to work with people across age, race, and socio-ecomonic status
• If in recovery , must have three years of documented abstinence and ongoing involvement an AA or NA program

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Treatment:

• Asses treatment needs for alcohol and substance involved clients and develops treatment goals
• Provides educational lectures on topics related to alcoholism and drug addiction
• Leads focused discussions and counseling groups

Documentation:

• Completes forms related to treatment
• Maintains professional treatment notes related to treatment contacts
• Completes treatment plans and other doucumentation

Treatment Coordination and Communication:

• Works as part of a treatment team and make referrals as neccesary physicians and other clinicians
• Makes verbal and written reports to collateral professionals regarding the progress of alcoholic and drug addicted clients
• Maintains availability and responsiveness to clerical and administrative staff

Continuous Quality Imporvement:

• Helps with continuous quality impovement efforts
• Complies with all State requirements for IOP drug and alcohol treatment programs