Drug Alcohol Abuse Counselor

NEEDED:
Drug / Alcohol Abuse Counselor

LOCATION:

59868 E HWY 224, Estacada, OR 97023

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree (in counseling, psychology, or a behavioral science field) OR 90 college credit hours.
• Addiction
  
  Education:
  
  300 hours of alcohol and drug-specific coursework.
• Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  4,000 hours of supervised work.
• Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification.

• Possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, typically ranging from 16 to 24 years in age.
• Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and DOL trainings, on site trainings as available during regular scheduled hours of service. If unavailable to attend, notify the Health and Wellness Director and obtain notes and pertinent information.
• Ensure patient privacy for all assessments; maintain, safeguard, and ensure the confidentiality of all required student health records when they are in the health clinic or in the possession of health and wellness team members, in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provide Substance misuse and abuse services in a positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended substance misuse and abuse treatment plan, if applicable. Services will have a general emphasis on early detection, diagnosis, and prevention/education. Provide student services in such a manner to obtain positive student satisfaction survey results as determined by Job Corps.
• Not to engage in any research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities without prior written approval from the Job Corps National Office in Golden, CO.
• Report adverse student behavior incidents to the HWD, Center Director or Contracting Officer’s (CO) Representative (COR) in a timely manner.
• Understand that substance misuse and abuse services shall be subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps assessment teams, and cooperation and compliance with such teams is required. Participate in DOL and Forest Service assessments, completing requested questionnaires, conferences, and monthly teleconferences in adherence to the PRH requirements.
• Document each student interaction in the student health record (SHR) in a timely manner.
• Comply with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.
• Provide substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants and students to examine mood, behavior, thinking, reasoning, and other areas related to emotional wellness and substance misuse and abuse issues. At a minimum there are three types of assessments that will occur:
• For applicants during the admissions process, which may include individualized assessments for possible direct threat or health care needs.
• For new students based on responses to the Social Intake Form (SIF) and/or the Job Corps Health History Form.
• For any student by referral using a written referral and feedback form.
• Promptly review applicant files and complete required initial assessment (intake), and treatment plan, as applicable.
• Participate in Disability Accommodations Committee (DAC) meetings & file applicant review team meetings during regular scheduled hours, when requested.

• Monitor students identified as having a chronic substance misuse or abuse condition to include but not limited to: communication among staff, monitoring, and follow up. Information exchange should occur with CMHC, counseling staff, health and wellness staff and other appropriate staff based on “need to know”.
• Participate in the management of, and provide written diagnoses for, a chronic care management plan for students with chronic conditions/disability related to substance misuse and abuse conditions, when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC) on services for students with co-occurring conditions of substance abuse, substance misuse and mental health.
• Coordinate with center physician and Health & Wellness Manager (HWD) to discuss long-term medication management and Schedule II prescription management.
• On a monthly basis, report to the Center Director and…