01/23/2022
Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor
Reports To: Treatment Supervisor
Community Counseling Services LLC is a growing organization dedicated to helping families and individuals suffering from drug addiction, alcohol addiction, mental health disorders and more. Community Services Counseling provides a flexible setting that provides affordable and effective treatment. It is our commitment to helping our patients and any and all needs.
POSITION SUMMARY: Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and case management services to clients at CSC.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
•Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
•Individual case supervision
•Professional and timely documentation
•Consultation with other clinical professionals
•Review of case record maintenance
•Treatment planning•
Facilitate individual and group therapy
•Discharge planning
•Case staffing
•Adhere to all company policies and procedures
•Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:
•Master’s Degree of Social Sciences preferred not required
•Maintain national and applicable state licensure requirements
•Must be certified in Idaho to meet the standards and requirements under IDAPA 16.07.20 “Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Treatments and Recovery Support Services Facilities and Programs,” at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment or contract
1 year experience in relevant field required
•An understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the respective license adopted by the governing board for licensure
•Adherence to Compliance Program Plan
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
•Excellent organizational abilities
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Attention to detail and accuracy
•Client service oriented (both internal and external)
•Creative and persistent problem solver
•Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
•Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
•Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
•Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:
•Must hold an active CADC, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW or LMFT
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive patients is possible. Stress ranges from low to intense depending on the situation.
•Indoor office environment
•Use of a mouse and keyboard
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
•Completion of orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work
•Demonstrated computer literacy
•Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
•Completion of Health and Welfare background check
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.
Community Services Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer & is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $18.00 - $37.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
On call
COVID-19 considerations:
Telehealth Offered when and if needed. Standard universal precautions.
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
