Substance Use Counselor | Behavioral Health

Monument Health • Rapid City, SD

123d • $25 - $32

About The Position

Delivers quality treatment and assessment services to chemically dependency patients across the Behavioral Health Center's continuum of care.

Requirements

• Education - Bachelors degree in Related Field
• Certification - Licensed Alcohol Counselor (LAC) - Accredited University or accredited training facility or South Dakota Board of Addiction & Prevention Professionals (BAPP)

Nice To Haves

• Certification - Licensed Professional Counselor - South Dakota Department of Social Services
• Experience - 3+ years of Chemical Dependency Experience
• Education - Masters degree in Related Field

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports staff/students, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
• Completes hospital-wide mandatory inservices as well as age-specific unit education requirements (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics).
• Conducts educational sessions in community and schools as needed, as observed by supervisor. Uses age-specific techniques and didactic materials to meet target group needs.
• Conducts initial and care plan reviews according to unit policies as observed by chart review.
• Reviews and updates target dates on care plan.
• Conducts screening and/or assessments to make appropriate referral to inpatient and outpatient providers consistent with the needs of the patient.
• Develops and implements an individualized treatment approach.
• Facilitates age-appropriate groups which reflect treatment plans being carried out and an ability to prioritize and intervene in crises as observed by chart review and supervisor.
• Facilitates communication between nursing personnel, physicians, referral sources, community partners and other departments, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
• Meets regularly with the Social Services Coordinator to coordinate roles, functions and planning.
• Meets with patients routinely to review and update care plan. Communicates the process with the assigned staff member as observed by chart review. Uses age-specific criteria in developing and assessing the plan of care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree