Substance Use Counselor | Behavioral Health
About The Position
Delivers quality treatment and assessment services to chemically dependent patients across the Behavioral Health Center’s continuum of care. The position is based in Rapid City, South Dakota, in the Behavioral Health department and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The starting pay rate range is $26.14–$32.67, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. The counselor conducts screenings and assessments, develops and implements individualized treatment approaches, facilitates age-appropriate groups, and coordinates care planning and communication with patients, staff, providers, referral sources, community partners, and other departments. The role also includes supporting staff and students, completing required education, and providing community and school education as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) certification through an accredited university or accredited training facility, or the South Dakota Board of Addiction & Prevention Professionals (BAPP).
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Professional Counselor certification through the South Dakota Department of Social Services.
- Three or more years of chemical dependency experience.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support staff and students, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
- Complete hospital-wide mandatory in-services and age-specific unit education requirements for pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- Conduct educational sessions in the community and schools as needed.
- Use age-specific techniques and didactic materials to meet target-group needs.
- Conduct initial and care-plan reviews according to unit policies; review and update care-plan target dates.
- Conduct screenings and/or assessments and make appropriate referrals to inpatient and outpatient providers based on patient needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment approaches.
- Facilitate age-appropriate groups that reflect treatment plans, and prioritize and intervene in crises.
- Facilitate communication among nursing personnel, physicians, referral sources, community partners, and other departments.
- Meet regularly with the Social Services Coordinator to coordinate roles, functions, and planning.
- Meet routinely with patients to review and update care plans, and communicate the process with the assigned staff member.
- Use age-specific criteria in developing and assessing plans of care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Retirement plans.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Instant pay for qualifying positions.
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Pay differentials for qualifying positions.
- Flexible scheduling.
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Job Type
Full-time
