Substance Abuse Counselor

Acadia Healthcare•Hudson, WI

20d

About The Position

Provid e substance use screenings, including a diagnosis that ensures eligibility coverage determination that qualifies all consumers to access substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 4+ years experience in counseling field; or bachelor's degree in other field with 6+ years experience in the counseling field; or master's degree in social or health services field with 2+ years experience in counseling field; degree must be from an accredited college or university
Substance Abuse Counelor (SAC), Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training (SAC-IT) or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) licensure or eligiblity within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Conduct individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions
Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients
Prepare an individual treatment plans for each assigned patient
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner
May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients
Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed
May plan for aftercare for assigned patients
May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested
May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care
Evaluate patient’ needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed
Perform other duties as assigned