Description
**MUST HOLD A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION**
- Performs client intake and orientation.
- Maintains client records, community contacts and referrals.
- Assists with diagnostic impression and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) under supervision.
- Monitors treatment plan compliance and client progress.
- Provides referrals to appropriate services and community resources.
- Assists with service coordination and case management for individuals with Substance Use Disorders.
- Provides Substance Use Disorder education to individuals and groups.
- Provides client, family, and community education related to Substance Use Disorders and recovery.
- Learns core counseling competencies, including assessments, treatment planning, and facilitation of group and individual sessions.
- Takes on counseling duties when proficiency is demonstrated and approved by the clinical supervisor.
- Participates in ongoing training based on competency evaluations under the intensive supervision plan to perform screening, assessment, treatment planning and treatment plan implementation.
- Completes timely insurance reviews or communicates needs to the supervisor or treatment team under supervision.
- Prepares and completes all necessary documentation and record keeping.
- Prepared individualized daily notes that accurately reflect the client’s progress and/or lack of progress.
- Maintains knowledge of and adheres to The Walker Center policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency related to confidentiality and ethical standards of the counseling profession.
- Works effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team and utilizes clinical supervision appropriately.
- Will learn, understand and utilize American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to document and interpret client care placement, treatment planning, and continuing care needs.
Requirements
- Must hold an Idaho Substance Use Disorder Associate certification.
- Knowledge of addiction and its treatment, including familiarity with Alcoholics Anonymous philosophy.
- If in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder, must have a minimum of three (3) years of sobriety from substances of use.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, and repetitive motions.
- Must pass pre-hire requirements including a criminal background check, urinalysis (UA), and TB test.
- Must obtain CPR certification within ninety (90) days of hire.