Job Description
Salary:
Substance Abuse Counselor, CIT, ADC
JOB SUMMARY
To serve as a MHP service extender; assess the needs and facilitate the treatment of clients and their families; identifying potential barriers to short and long term recovery; acknowledges in writing that all substance abuse counselor and qualified behavioral health provider services are controlled by client care plans and provided under the direct supervision of the Director and supervision of a mental health professional (MHP).
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. As a Substance Abuse Counselor will complete QBHP training and must conform to the requirements for MHP supervision so as to work in an agency under MHP supervision. Must be knowledgeable of Electronic Health Record systems. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, analytical and problem-solving skills; and customer service skills. Must have knowledge of state rules and regulations; excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
Education and/or Experience
Certified or licensed in the state of Arkansas as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Licensed Associate Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist or registered with the Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board (ASACB) as a Counselor in Training.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
Job Duties
Provide direct behavioral health care under the supervision of a mental health professional.
Completes prescribed and documented courses of initial and annual training sufficient to perform all tasks assigned by a mental health professional.
Ensure compliance and conformity to the providers policies and procedures.
Monitor programs to comply with state and CARF standards.
Completes intakes, master treatment plans, process notes, group notes, aftercare plans, transition plans and all other required paperwork in a timely manner and with client involvement as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with quality treatment protocols.
Conduct and document individual and group counseling sessions as scheduled.
Maintain client records to include documentation of progress as well as development, implementation, and monitoring of treatment plan.
Coordinate case management appointments with outside agencies and transporters.
Complete discharge procedure including documentation, aftercare planning and continuing care.
Staff who are ADCs may be approved to provide telehealth services for TL OP clients receiving SUD Treatment.
Attend clinical treatment team meetings and learning labs.
Maintain availability for clients.
Assist in screening of prospective clients and admission of clients deemed appropriate for services.
Conduct drug testing, to include gathering of specimen and completing documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
If not certified or licensed, must complete an initial -40- hour classroom training to obtain a QBHP certificate. Ongoing training will consist of at least eight hours of training each 12 month period. The training may, in part, be conducted in the field. Documentation of in-service hours will be maintained in the employees personnel file and will be available for inspection by regulatory agencies.
Per insurance, all employees must be 21 years of age and have a valid drivers license.
Benefit package includes employee health, dental, and vision insurance; PTO, ten paid holidays, 401K plan, and Employee Educational program.
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