POSITION TITLE: Chemical Dependency Counselor
REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Social Services
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
To provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance abuse or chemical dependency problems
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts group therapy sessions with patients, family therapy sessions with patients and family members and process-oriented group therapies, as well as conducting educational and other didactic groups as assigned.
- Thorough knowledge of substance abuse dynamics, problems, and treatment modalities.
- Working knowledge of psychological and physical symptomatology associated with chemical dependency, specific to patients' age and developmental stage.
- Skills in therapeutic support and confrontation with chemical dependency patients.
- Reports to community and/or state agencies regarding any patient issues as required by law and represents Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital in legal proceedings as required.
- Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
- Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards.
- Performs related duties, as requested.
Requirements
POSITION Requirements:
Education/Licensure:
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through CCAPP, CADTP & CAADE
- Current CPR certification
- Current NCI equivalent as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (or obtained within the first 30 days of hire).
- Demonstrated knowledge of formulating treatment plans.
- Experience with conducting assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues.
- Experience with reporting to community and/or state agencies regarding patient issues.
Knowledge and Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
- Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
- Strong interpersonal skills including sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
- Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
- Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
- Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
- Vision: see details of objects at close range.
- Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
- Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
- Lift up to five (5) pounds.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401(k)
- 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off
- $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee
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Last updated on Jul 14, 2022