- Works with case management team to provide services that support a positive treatment outcome
- Develop client program participant treatment plans based on results from the screening tools and bio-psychosocial assessment
- Consults with collateral sources in order to coordinate continuity of care for program participants
- Ensures adequate substance use disorder services are identified and addressed
- Responsible for maintaining client records which include documentation of treatment activity and progress
- Ensures that client records are accurate, comprehensive and legible
- Facilitates weekly groups that focus on substance use disorders
- Complete monthly reports for the Community Naloxone Data Reports
- Create monthly calendar for staff to administer breathalyzer and urinalysis
- Administer breathalyzer and urinalysis testing
- Maintain written and computerized records compile reports and complete other program documentation (e.g., progress notes, incident reports, on-call logs, letters, psychosocial assessments)
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology); Master's preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of group therapy and substance use experience required
- If candidate is currently in recovery from a substance use disorder three to five years of continuous sobriety is required
- Must be certified or licensed in the District of Columbia with at least one of the following:
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor LCPC
- Certified Addictions Counselor CAC
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor LGPC
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker LGSW
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker LICSW
- Successfully passing the following pre-employment process is required:
- FBI Fingerprint/Background Check
- Alcohol and drug Test
- Urine Screening
- TB Test
- Police Clearance
- Must be fully vaccinated
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office 365.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage day to day activities of the program.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 operation and be on call as needed, including some weekends.
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Substance use Counselor - Washington, United States - House of Ruth
Description
Job Title: Substance Use Counselor Job Type: Full-Time/ExemptProgram Type: Singles and Families
Organizational Overview:
For nearly 50 years, House of Ruth has empowered women, children, and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse, and houselessness. We offer comprehensive services for survivors, including service-enriched housing, nationally accredited child and family development programming, and free counseling to anyone who has experienced domestic violence.
Position Summary:
Provide a support system for people dealing with drugs, alcohol and/or other addictions issues. Teach individuals how to modify their behavior with the intention of full recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information:
The House of Ruth is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
All duties and responsibilities are completed according to the House of Ruth's policies and procedures.
House of Ruth offers an attractive benefits package for all full-time employees.
To be considered you must submit a writing sample and resume.
