Addiction counselor Jobs in Detroit, MI

Description

Utilizes critical thinking skills in the counseling process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Provision of patient care is based on care management, quality / resource, stewardship, patient advocacy / customer service and role modeling. Accountable for professional practice of counseling and participation in the interdisciplinary care delivery model.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment / reassessmentPerform initial assessment and screen for admission to addiction services.Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of patient.Reassess patient and progress in treatment.Crisis support and management.Meet requirements for 245G and third-party payers.
• Treatment PlanningComplete treatment plan per department process.Documentation of patient, and family if appropriate, participation in development of treatment plan.Review treatment plan with patient at regular intervals.Initiate referrals to internal / external providers and agencies.Coordinate discharge and transition planning.
• Provision of TreatmentFacilitate group and individual counseling, as identified by treatment plan.Coordinate treatment with other community agencies / providers, when appropriate.Provide patient and family education, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses / Certifications

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross

Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire

Physical Demands