Substance Abuse Counselor (LAC, LMAC, LCAC) at Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc

Pittsburg, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substance Abuse Counseling, SBIRT Protocol, Drug And Alcohol Screenings, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Discharge Planning, Aftercare, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Diagnostic Interviews, Behavioral Observations, Documentation, HIPAA Compliance, Customer Service, Interpersonal Relationship

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description CORE VALUES The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the Center's resources. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Substance Abuse Counselor supports the integrated model of care by assisting the Care Team ensuring that patients are connected to needed resources and services essential to meeting short and long-term goals as defined in the team’s care plan. Requirements LAC, LMAC, LCAC or dually licensed with the following additional licensure LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMSW ESSENTIAL DUTIES Is available for immediate consultations with members of the Care Team per the SBIRT protocol for those patients in critical need of timely interventions. Administers comprehensive drug and alcohol screenings, assessments and evaluations to patients and assists in determining appropriate follow-up based upon test results and interviews. Coordinates client services ranging from assessment and treatment planning through discharge and aftercare. Facilitates individual, group and family counseling sessions that promote positive interaction, encourage group socialization, group cohesiveness and unity among clients/patients. Prioritizes identified problems that require resolutions and, in collaboration with the care team, establishes goals and objectives, utilizes available resources and makes decisions appropriate for patient-based treatment planning. Consults with care team and other professionals as necessary before implementing recommendations to ensure quality care. Utilizes diagnostic interviews, behavioral observations and team notes to assess patient’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as other areas to be incorporated into treatment planning. Documents treatment goals and progress in the medical record and completes all required treatment documentation. Communicates effectively with staff. Submits information to referral sources and ancillary service providers as requested. Aids in patient decision making by promoting positive attitudes, feelings of awareness and change and building self-esteem. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy or other closely related field. Requires certification/licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor through the State of Kansas. Dual licensure in Mental Health and Substance Abuse preferred. Minimum of two years of supervised experience delivering substance abuse treatment. Detailed understanding of addiction counselor core competencies and the treatment model utilized. Completes 1-3 CE hours per license renewal period (every 2 years) in the area of Adolescent Addiction Treatment and/or Diagnosing. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care. Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively. Must be computer literate. Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization. Provide customer service in accordance to the organization’s mission. Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements. Ability to effectively, present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Computer work is frequent. Good lighting and comfortable temperature of ventilation at all times. Operating a vehicle is a regular requirement of the position.

Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Counselor supports the integrated care model by connecting patients to necessary resources and services to meet short and long-term goals defined in the care plan. Essential duties include administering screenings, coordinating client services from assessment through aftercare, and facilitating various counseling sessions.