Driver, Substance Abuse Counselor, Healthcare

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This position requires an understanding of the facility’s treatment program and philosophy. Individual must have a working knowledge of alcoholism, drug abuse, and dual diagnosis. Is responsible for maintaining systematic means of ascertaining that patients are safe, participating in the program and following the facility behavior model for patients. This individual may be responsible for providing services to patients during the evening and night hours.

The security of each patient and the facility is the responsibility of this individual. Performs duties as a team member under the direction of the Director of Admissions.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge/experience working with patients who are chemically dependent preferred.
• CPR / CPI (Offered at facility).
• Current driver’s license—Good DMV record.
• Knowledge of 12-step recovery programs.
• Ability to work with male/female, adult (18-over) substance abuse/dually diagnosed/opiate dependent population. Must be able to work with culturally diverse populations.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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