Substance Use Disorder Counselor for our Providence Location

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC • Providence, RI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide specialized services to clients who are chemically dependent and/or their significant others. Provide and coordinate substance abuse assessment, education, training, and placement services for clients of Community Support Services programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in behavioral health field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Two (2) years of relevant substance abuse experience.
• CDP or working toward credentialing.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Nice To Haves

• LCDP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial substance abuse assessment services to all clients on team.
• Provide individual, group, and family substance abuse treatment and counseling.
• Coordinates referrals to other substance abuse treatment programs or facilities in the community/state, i.e. medically assisted treatment or inpatient.
• Provide chemical dependency consultation, education and training to team personnel.
• Develop and implement person centered recovery plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards.
• Coordinate discharge planning, follow up and aftercare.
• Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; medication regimen, and substance use.
• Assist in community networking and education.
• Provide assistance with income maintenance, living arrangements.
• Provide education, training and modeling in basic daily living skills, social or parenting skills.
• Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.
• Coordinate services within Thrive as needed.
• Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Complete billing forms, logs, data collection forms and clinical documentation in accordance with Thrive standards.
• Coordinate and monitor medical, dental and psychiatric services.
• Assist with locating and maintaining employment.
• Provide nutritional education and meal planning.
• Transport clients when necessary.
• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level