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Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor

Changing Phases Behavioral SupportMarietta, GA, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$20.00–$28.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Changing Phases Behavioral Health is seeking to immediately hire Substance Abuse Counselors that are CAC certified.

POSITION REQUIREMENT :

Candidate must have an undergraduate degree in a related field and be CAC certified or hold an LPC, LCSW license.  If Counselor is not a CAC, LPC or LCSW, that Counselor will be required to diligently work toward certification while in the employment of Changing Phases Behavioral Support.

Candidate must be willing to work Monday-Friday from 5 : 00 am-1 : 00 pm.

Intake

  • Evaluate patient and determine appropriateness of MOUD admission per State and Federal criteria.
  • Provide information about MOUD and alternative treatments to ensure that the patient is able to give informed consent.
  • Review program rules and regulations; provide basic program orientation
  • Complete psychosocial and treatment plan appropriate to patient’s condition

Treatment

  • Work with patient to develop individualized treatment plan and goals
  • Obtain urine drug screens for every patient at least once a month on a random schedule.
  • Annually obtain proof of residence and proof of income from every patient on caseload.
  • Complete in the appropriate time frame treatment plan reassessment for every patient.
  • Complete and submit all patients’ requests to the MD.
  • Make certain that patient records are always in the proper order and are stored in a confidential manner
  • Meet with assigned patients as determined
  • Record all counseling sessions appropriately for documentation purposes.
  • Additional Responsibilities

  • Arrange guest dosing for patients as needed
  • Complete minimum required trainings as directed.
  • Conduct the Patient Orientation class as required.
  • Participate in weekly treatment team meetings with clinical staff.
  • Employment Type : Full Time

    Years Experience : 1 - 3 years

    Salary : $20 - $28 Hourly

    Bonus / Commission : No