The Addiction Counselor acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. Runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in chemical dependency programs. Being an Addiction Counselor typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent; meets the standards for Addiction Counselor Certification Board, or other appropriate certification. Tracks patient progress and dispensation of treatment services. In addition, Addiction Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Addiction Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description : Job Summary :
Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide engagement, counseling, and case management services to members that are struggling with substance use disorders.
AM Counselors are generalists who are flexible in their job duties serving a population that has a variety of needs including treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and support and education for their family members.
AM Counselors function within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support members that present in all phases of readiness for change.
Essential Responsibilities :
Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our adult and adolescent members through screening, assessment, diagnosis, and formulation / implementation of service plan in outpatient or residential settings.
Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and coordinating with outside agencies.
Coordinate care for patients receiving medications from the Addiction Medicine Medical Team.
Basic Qualifications :
Experience
Minimum one (1) year working in a setting that is specific to substance use disorder treatment within the last five (5) years OR completion of KP Addiction Medicine department internship before hire / transfer.
Education
Masters level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required at time of hire / transfer.
License, Certification, Registration
Additional Requirements :
Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; adolescents and adults and their family members needing substance use disorder treatment services;
including treatment principles for individual, family, and group counseling; and treatment / intervention options for common co-occurring mental health disorders.
Preferred Qualifications :
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Last updated : 2024-05-31
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