Addiction Counselor
On-sitePennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to assist patients through medically assisted programs and offer techniques for handling opioid addiction. Coordinate care of assigned patients, present status and concerns with the treatment team, and evaluate patient progress during therapy. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements while collaborating with doctors, nurses, and therapists. Provide clinical services, patient care, education, and opiate addiction counseling. Maintain excellent documentation and demonstrate computer skills using an EMR system. Requires full certification as an addictions counselor and a Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate degree with specified clinical experience.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher in fields like chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field with practical experience, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is not in this setting.
- Bachelor's Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is needed if the experience is elsewhere.
- Associate Degree in specified fields and 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A plan is required if the experience is in a different setting.
- Full certification as an addictions counselor from a statewide certification body that is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government's substance abuse counseling certification board.
- Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
- Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
Desired Qualifications
- practical experience, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting
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