Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in counseling/social work with mental health, chemical dependency
• Experience with KIPU EMR
• Masters degree from accredited university
• Licensed perferred

Job Duties:

• Counsel and advise individuals or groups with substance abuse and/or mental health problems.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans.
• Establish treatment goals and milestones with clients.
• Prepare progress reports and letters for relevant parties.
• Educate families and groups on substance abuse treatments and prevention programs.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare or counseling professionals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Documents on a regular basis within the electronic medical record - client chart.
• Facilitates team interaction for discharge planning regarding client chemical dependency issues.
• Shares pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.
• Participates as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding clients and chemical abuse and dependency treatment needs and requirements.
• Assist the client(s) in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives.
• Provides pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.
• Acts as a liaison to community agencies providing chemical dependency and abuse services.
• Collaborates with the medical staff to provide chemical dependency treatment services.
• Documents client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.

Education and License Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a health-related degree. Master’s degree required.
• Licensed Therapist preferred.