Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Reports To

• Clinical
• Supervisor/Clinical
• Lead
• Department:
• Inpatient/Outpatient
• FLSA:
• Salary -
• Exempt
• Position
• Summary/Objective: This is a professional counseling and case management position in the drug and alcohol field. All work is performed within State of PA licensure guidelines and in accordance with Gaiser Center established policies and procedures. Working as a substance use disorder counselor requires patience, dedication, and a desire to help people in crisis. This position provides client's confidential counseling and support, with the goal of encouraging a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle.
• Organization
• Responsibilities: Comply with Federal confidentiality rule (42 CFR Part 2). The Federal rule prohibits you from making any disclosure of confidential information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR Part 2. Comply with all State confidentiality laws. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures Attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, staff development trainings, etc. Promote and follow safe working practices and take necessary steps to prevent injuries
• Position
• Responsibilities: Must be able to assess and professionally evaluate the drug and alcohol needs of individuals following the guidelines of ASAM, DSM V; knowledge of PA Act 106 and other Drug & Alcohol statutes and laws. Provides all required client charting for assigned caseload; writing intake notes, treatment plans, treatment plan updates, referral notes, aftercare plans, and discharge summaries, etc. Must be able to develop meaningful, comprehensive, and individualized treatment plans using client input and monitor progress and measure results. Conducts intake interviews with clients and performs utilization review with insurance carriers/funding sources. Responsible for all admit, continued stay, and discharge ASAM authorizations. Facilitates process groups, didactic groups, and conducts individual and family counseling/therapy sessions following evidence-based treatment modalities. Researches/prepares relevant materials for sessions. Manages client records by having all required and appropriate documentation; documentation must be completed within required time frames. Present summaries of cases at staff meetings and elicits input from other counselors, and supervisors. Coordinate with other healthcare providers, agencies, and community resources to ensure continuum of care. Provides Crisis Interventions Ability to empathize with clients. Counselor will be required to maintain 25 CEU's per fiscal year.