Substance Use Treatment Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides substance-use counseling services to participants of Beacon’s Treatment Court programs.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides Treatment Court Screenings to determine eligibility for the program.
• Provides individual counseling to participants of Treatment Court experiencing substance use disorders by utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior interventions and relapse prevention. Provides community-based counseling when appropriate.
• Facilitates group counseling and/or group psychoeducation. This may occur at the agency or in a community-based setting.
• Ensures an integrated assessment and treatment plan is completed on each participant of the treatment court program and accurately reflects the need for services.
• Maintains billable expectation and completes all paperwork in adherence to agency timelines.
• Works in collaboration with the integrated treatment team to ensure treatment plans are person centered and reflect appropriate stage-based treatment. Actively participates in weekly team meetings, providing consultation and education to team members.
• Liaisons with community self-help groups and facilitate referral and participation of people served.
• Participates in department team meetings.
• Completes required clinical documentation in EMR Avatar NX in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ASAM criteria in clinical documentation including making appropriate treatment recommendations and level of care. Complete ASAM required trainings and required continuing education hours.
• Coordinates with family members and/or loved ones, as appropriate, to provide education and understanding of the impact of substance use.
• Other duties, as assigned.