Addictions Counselor

Bowen Health•Fort Wayne, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Addictions Counselor provides direct addictions counseling and case management services to patients at the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), including services required by state, federal regulations, and accreditation agencies. The role fosters an attitude of compassion for patients suffering with substance use disorders and maintains professional standards of care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, Psychology, or related field.
Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree.
Two (2) years in a mental health or addictions setting.
LCSW, LCAC, LMFT, LCAC, or CADAC II.
ACIT II and MATS Certification obtained within 30 days upon hire (may not see patients until certification is achieved).
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care, and must be maintained and kept current through employment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care, and must be maintained and kept current through employment.

Responsibilities

Complete intake evaluations for new patients entering the program.
Identify individual recovery goals and develop individualized treatment plans.
Update patient treatment plans on a regular basis, identifying progress and achievement with treatment goals.
Meet or exceed regular counseling requirements.
Responsible for accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in patient EMR.
Assist with obtaining all necessary consents.
Make all necessary referrals when services are needed beyond what OTP provides.
Engage in case management services to provide comprehensive care and support.
Assess and determine health education needs and facilitate learning opportunities.
Assess the need for additional psychiatric evaluation to determine if supplementary treatment, outside of OTP services, is needed. If so, make a referral and follow up by obtaining and reviewing results. Share results with the multidiscipline team.
Encourage involvement of family members, significant others, and/or supportive persons and document all contact with these individuals.
Develop interventions to assist patients in learning about prevention of transmission of Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, HIV, and AIDS.
With pregnant patients, confirm prenatal care treatment is occurring and if not, develop treatment plan and interventions to address non-compliance.
Assist lab staff to obtain urine drug screens with minimal frequency of 8 times per year, more often if determined by the treatment team.
Ensure patients receive copies of patient rights and responsibilities.
Participate and collaborate with the medical team on providing and reviewing results of medical tests and drug testing.
Participate with the medical team on ensuring referrals for medical co-occurring health concerns are being addressed and follow up consult reports reviewed by staff.
Other duties as assigned.