Substance Use Counselor

Summary

To provide ongoing intensive case management to clients as defined by MHRH IHH Program Standards; outreach and crisis intervention to dually diagnosed (psychiatrically disabled/chemically dependent) clients, according to their level of care. This shall include general medication maintenance, substance abuse counseling, individual, family and group psychotherapy, independent living and vocational rehabilitation. Conduct substance abuse treatment with clients in need according to the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling as defined by the ICRC.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

MAIN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop treatment plans in accordance with Gateway policies/procedures and Medicaid guidelines.
• Develop treatment plans to focus on promoting optimal functioning and health of client.
• Perform intakes within 30 days, ensure completion.
• Medical record documentation must be in adherence to Gateway policies and procedures and IHH Medicaid guidelines.
• Educates staff regarding clinical intervention strategies related to symptomatology, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and family and relationship issues.
• Monitor Medication to ensure client understands prescribed dosage, monitor side effects, and is taken accordingly.
• Maintain caseload of clients assigned by Program Director/Supervisor.
• Coordinate activities make appointments and may include accompanying client(s), as noted on Treatment Plan.
• Services: medical, psychiatric, substance abuse, individual, family, and group psychotherapy, housing, entitlement, income maintenance, social and leisure activities, education, and employment.
• Objectives of services to ensure clients active participation in treatment, maintenance of a stable residence in community, development of ADL skills, development of social support network, and pursuit/obtainment of employment.
• Coordinate Treatment and groups for clients.
• When providing therapeutic/counseling/case management services, arrives and/or participates on time, as scheduled; is alert and responsive to client issues and behaviors.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Provide ongoing assessment of client's mental illness symptoms and client's response to treatment.
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision (ie assignments, monitoring, encouragement) and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Case Management referral to appropriate services.
• Assess clients in crisis for at risk of harm to self or others as per procedure.
• ADL skills and house chores to promote optimal independent functioning, and stable housing.
• Screening for substance abuse and orientation to IHH treatment options.
• Provide services in the areas of: assessment, counseling, treatment planning, consultation, client education and referral pertaining to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
• Attends agency or supervisor required in services.
• Attends other agency in services.
• Participates in at least one course, seminar or conference for improvement of job skills per year.
• Attends agency, IHH staff meetings as scheduled.
• Attends Supervisory sessions as scheduled.
• Prepares for supervision by completing tasks assigned and formulating questions.
• Participates in direct contact with clients, family, and collateral contacts according to treatment goals. Minimum of 22 hours per week, with the primary focus on substance abuse interactions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or needed.

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health related field. LCDP preferred
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