Counselor - Drug and Alcohol

Tueller Counseling Inc•Idaho Falls, ID

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

Collaborate with client and family to identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil with SUD or co-occurring diagnosis. Counselors seek to improve communication and coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, promote behavior change, and provide accurate documentation of efforts.

Requirements

Must be one of the following: licensed psychologist, licensed psychologist extender, licensed MSW, licensed LCSW, licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed Professional Counselor, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
OR Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor
OR Advanced Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor
OR Northwest Indian Alcohol/Drug Specialist Certification
OR Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
OR be grandfathered in according to IDAPA 201

Responsibilities

Working from a client’s Individualized Treatment Plan, counsel individuals, couples, and families as assigned using evidence-based treatment techniques.
Complete Comprehensive Diagnoses for clients.
Along with client and/or parent/guardian, determine objectives and tasks for clients; develop Psychotherapy treatment plan.
Along with client and/or parent/guardian, determine objectives and tasks for clients; develop Pharmaceutical Management plan.
All other duties as assigned.
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Document and submit all clinical progress notes by the following Sunday night at 11:59 PM.
Review counseling clients’ psychotherapy plan every 90, 180, & 270 days.
Perform annual renewals for assigned clients and submit applicable documentation within the appropriate timeframe.
Comply with any Insurance Carrier requirements to treat.
Communicate pertinent treatment information to client, family, multidisciplinary team, and supervisor(s).
Report abuse as needed (see Tueller Counseling Services Policy and Procedure #320)
Maintain all required documentation for employee file including a current enhanced background check and licensure.