Job Description

The Substance Use Treatment Counselor provides a variety of medically necessary substance treatment services to a diverse client population informed by quality assessment, efficient treatment, and timely medical documentation.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes diagnostic assessments that may include and not be limited to SUD Assessment and/or supplemental assessments to determine treatment needs.
• Provides substance use treatment appropriate to the situation, including: individual, family, and group modalities.
• Implements medically necessary treatment services, ASAM criteria, and clinical determination of Level Of Care (LOC), and any other referrals for substance use treatment clients.
• Articulates all service provisions through timely and quality record documentation record documentation to include and not limited to progress notes, treatment plan reviews, third-party collaboration and coordination of treatment with other substance use treatment providers.
• Completes related activities as assigned by the department head or direct supervisor.
• Make referrals to other services as medically necessary.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of various theoretical treatments and practice applications for substance use treatment.
• Knowledge and practice derived from direct service provision.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience managing treatment plans and treatment teams, including collaborating and managing client treatment with other providers.
• Specialized treatment including SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and other evidence based treatments.
• Know state regulations as required.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in addiction counseling or a related field which may include and not be limited to Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work.

LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• BSRB License and in good standing for License Addictions Counselor (LAC)
• Valid Driver’s License

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.