Substance Abuse Counselor - Rio Arriba

Roadrunner Health Services•Tierra Amarilla, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and work with both inpatient clients and those participating in outpatient programs. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, developing and reviewing individualized treatment plans, and maintaining accurate patient records. The counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions, educate patients about community resources, and assist with coping mechanisms for family problems. Ensuring compliance with all agency and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines, including HIPPA, is also a key responsibility. The position emphasizes core competencies such as problem-solving, team building, communication, documentation, effective time management, attention to detail, accountability, stress tolerance, and safety consciousness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with concentration in psychology, sociology, or public health required.
Specific training in alcohol and drug abuse counseling.
At least two years of experience working with drug or alcohol abusers under close supervision.
BLS/First Aid & CPR certified
Empathetic manner to deal with clients who may have multiple problems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in the development/review of individualized behavioral/mental health treatment plans and in the monitoring and treatment of patients as indicated on the treatment plans.
Update and maintain accurate and legible patient information and records in accordance with policy.
Meets with clients to obtain personal information and medical histories and consults with other professionals to get a clear picture of the patient's status and extent of problems.
Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to patient's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.
Uses a combination of individual and group counseling sessions to help clients and observe their attitudes and readiness to accept help and guidance.
Inform, coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding patient discharge or transfer. May act as a liaison with community agencies and contacts providing services to patients.
Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.
Acquire and maintain current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards.
Educates patients about community-based organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous and social and employment services that may help restore them to productive roles in the community.
Maintains case histories and progress reports. Modifies treatment programs based on observation.
Assists patients with coping with family problems and recommends appropriate social services as support for the entire family unit.
Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program (peer review; record reviews; membership on the CQI committee as requested) and modifying clinical practices based on CQI recommendations.
Ensure compliance with all agency and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, guidelines including HIPPA.