Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Lifepoint Health • Mcminnville, OR

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Counselor is responsible for planning activity and initiating contacts in the community (approximately 60 mile radius surrounding the client hospital) to enhance the visibility of the service and hospital. The Service Coordinator works collaboratively with hospital administrators, providers and nursing leadership to create awareness in the community and coordinate a continuum of care for the patients with substance use disorders. Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and/or substance use disorders. Supports, and acts as a resource, for the providers and the staff that are caring for the patient as appropriate. Participates with community groups focused on substance use mitigation, counseling and referrals. Collaborates with the community focused on interventions for this population of patients, including attending networking activities. Assists with development and ongoing review of policies and protocols utilizing current evidence based treatment processes. Provides direct assessment and collects intake information in order to assist clients seeking services. Maintains complete records, confidentiality and tracking system. Adept with insurance authorizations and pre-authorization to services. Management of self and time in an appropriate manner. Communicates effectively and professionally while balencing advocacy. Acts as a liaison, as needed, between physicians, staff and the hospital supervisors. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary apporpriate to the population and specific needs of the patient.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CAC required (Certified Addiction Counselor)
• Self-identify as an addiction survivor well-grounded in recovery for at least (2) years
• Experience in a healthcare setting, or clinic, required

Responsibilities

• Planning activity and initiating contacts in the community (approximately 60 mile radius surrounding the client hospital) to enhance the visibility of the service and hospital.
• Working collaboratively with hospital administrators, providers and nursing leadership to create awareness in the community and coordinate a continuum of care for the patients with substance use disorders.
• Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and/or substance use disorders.
• Supports, and acts as a resource, for the providers and the staff that are caring for the patient as appropriate.
• Participates with community groups focused on substance use mitigation, counseling and referrals.
• Collaborates with the community focused on interventions for this population of patients, including attending networking activities.
• Assists with development and ongoing review of policies and protocols utilizing current evidence based treatment processes.
• Provides direct assessment and collects intake information in order to assist clients seeking services.
• Maintains complete records, confidentiality and tracking system.
• Adept with insurance authorizations and pre-authorization to services.
• Management of self and time in an appropriate manner.
• Communicates effectively and professionally while balencing advocacy.
• Acts as a liaison, as needed, between physicians, staff and the hospital supervisors.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary apporpriate to the population and specific needs of the patient.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED