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    Chemical Dependency Counselor - Gonzales, United States - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Gonzales, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    $7,000 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates

    At Our Lady of the Lake Health, we offer you so much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing. We offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day.

    Job Summary

    Adult Psychiatry Ascension Mental Health Clinic. Day Shift. The Chemical Dependency Counsel evaluates alcohol and drug use screening tools (AUDIT-C and SBIRT) to determine appropriate level of care and referral options, completes SBIRT screens, implements brief interventions, educates Patients on health risks related to substance use, conducts consults upon request. Substance Use Specialist serves as liaison between medical staff, social services, Patients, and relatives by maintaining updated referral information about community resources regarding substance use and providing appropriate referrals to meet specific needs of each Patient. Documents interventions and referral recommendation in Patient record. Completes monthly SBIRT report for Trauma Department. Maintains medical records of AUDIT-C and SBIRT Reports. Relies on education, experience, and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity, insight, and coordination with other departments for placement options is expected to complete responsibilities.

    Qualifications

    Job Requirements
    • Minimum one year of substance use specific treatment, referral, and assessment skills
    • Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences OR Licensed Addiction Counselor certification (ADRA)
    • Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis (DSM V), Brief Intervention Techniques, Motivational Intervention and Interviewing Skills, SBIRT Training
    • Ability to assist Patients in developing awareness of substance use severity and willingness to follow through with recommendations that will reduce complications related to substance use. Ability to display compassion and understanding of emotional impact substance use has on Patient and Family. Specific knowledge related to referral sources and ability to identify appropriate resources to meet the individual needs of each patient
    • See education requirements above


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