Addictions Counselor

Educational and Supportive services to patients and families that are directed toward issues related to addiction and recovery processes.

• May need to complete substance use assessments and then reach out to a master level person with the criteria that meets a substance use diagnosis for the completion of the assessment.
• Provides counseling services to individuals, groups, and families.
• Participates in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate.
• Documents all services provided and other significant behavior or incidents.
• Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Ukeru
• If a Seeking Safety family referral the expectation is to work with the family in-home
• Provides structure, discipline and security as outlined the by individual plan of care to meet the needs of the client.
• Communicates with all staff members and shares appropriate information with appropriate staff about treatment needs.
• Involves staff members, when possible, in appropriate activities.
• Reports and maintains a referral log for patients.
• May need to help with admission into an inpatient program..
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients' rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• Prefer Master's degree in Human Services field.
• Licensed as an addiction counselor with BSRB.
• Temp license is accepted with the expectation that a plan is developed to test for a permanent license is developed within the first 30 days of employment
• Prefer two years' experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
• FBI Fingerprint check
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

• Prefer one year experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field or human services.

• Must be 21 years of age.

• Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.

• FBI Fingerprint Check

• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.