Addiction Counselor
Job Description
Job Description· Assist persons served by implementing structured interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan in any of the following:o Individual counseling and support;o Group counseling and support;o Family counseling, training or support;o Biochemical assays to identify recent drug use (e.g. urine drug screens);o Strategies for relapse prevention to include community and social support systems in treatment;o Life skills;o Crisis contingency planning;o Disease Management; ando Treatment support activities that have been adapted or specifically designed for persons with physical disabilities, or persons with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse/dependence or mental retardation/developmental disability and substance abuse/dependence.· Provide first responder crisis response. · Ensure a supportive, therapeutic relationship between staff, persons served, and family of the persons served which addresses and/or implements interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.· Provide principles of recovery to persons served by emphasizing self-determination.· Assist persons served by researching and making available natural and community supports.· Support the persons served in understanding and exercising their rights.· Provide support services in a manner that is safe, therapeutic, and free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.· Ensure that all information resulting from health-related appointments is documented. Performance Expectations:· Serve as a role model for professional and support staff, by consistently conducting him/herself in a professional and ethical manner in all situations, including but not limited to promptness of completing assignments, verbal/non-verbal communications, maintaining professional boundaries, representing the Agency with a professional image, and complying with Federal Anti-Kickback and Fraud Laws .· Maintain therapeutic boundaries with consumers, families, and guardians· Be familiar with HIPPA as related to confidentiality of information specific to persons served· Have an understanding of Client Rights