Substance Treatment Counselor
The Substance Treatment Counselor shall develop and maintain an outpatient substance treatment program for individuals who are affected directly or indirectly by substance use within the entire eligible Indian community (Klamath County). The Substance Treatment Counselor shall provide substance counseling services through treatment modalities such as crisis intervention, individual or group counseling and home visits to educate, prevent or improve psycho-social problems, particularly pertaining to substance use.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Obtain personal information and medical history through consultation with clients, family members, referents and other professionals as appropriate to gain a clear picture of the client’s status and extent of treatment needs. 2. Determine through the screening and assessment process if the client’s needs match program target population. Coordinate with other agencies to expedite treatment for clients based on the assessed level of care and treatment needs. 3. Develop client centered treatment plans based on strengths and needs identified within the psychosocial assessment. Monitor and modify treatment plans with the client to promote progress through the stages of change.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Strong clinical skills o Have training and knowledge and/or experience demonstrating competence in the treatment of addictive disease including client evaluation, counseling theory and therapeutic techniques.
Position Description: Substance Treatment Counselor Page 4 of 7 Revised: 04-22-20
o Knowledge of chemical dependency and treatment methods with a strong understanding of the recovery model, motivational interviewing, stages of change, cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based case management philosophies and strategies
o Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the following techniques:
- Basic Counseling Skills
- Group Counseling Skills
- Alcohol & Drugs of Abuse Pharmacology
- HIV/AIDS Risk Assessment & Risk Reduction
- Counseling Ethics
- Counseling Diverse Populations
- ASAM, or Assessment, or Client Record Management
- Coexisting Disorders, or Multiple Diagnosis, or Dual Diagnosis, etc.
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