Must have 1 of the following approved by the DMHA.

• Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) CADAC II ADAC III CADAC IV CADAC V
• Addiction Professional In Training (APIT) Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (ICACI) Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (ICACII) NCAC I NCAC II
• Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)

Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.

· Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.

· Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.

· Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.

· Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

· Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

· Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

· Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.

· Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.

· Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

· Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.

· Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

· Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.

· Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.

· Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

· Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.

· Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field;

· OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in the counseling field;

· OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 1+ year professional work experience.

· Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

· Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.

· CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.