Dual Diagnosis Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric hospital in Orange County is looking to hire Dual Diagnosis Counselors

Part-time and Per Diem positions available

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHCM/CSU roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at CHCM/CSU in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

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Listed below is the job description:

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Facilitates all clinical modalities within Adult and Adolescent Dual-Diagnosis Services.  Responsible for integrating substance abuse, psychiatric disorders and psychoeducational modalities appropriately within the context of the Adult and Adolescent Clinical Program.  Participates in treatment planning to identify appropriate goals and interventions specific to the patient’s dual diagnosis problems.  Completes appropriate group notes and charting, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of current registration with California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, CADC preferred. Primary duties are group facilitation and documentation in group progress notes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent walking, standing, bending and reaching. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.  Finger dexterity.  Frequent exposure to stressful situation.  Constant public and patient contact.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Constant exposure to noise.  Occasional exposure to chemicals and general cleaning agents.  Rare exposure to bloodborne pathogens.  Shift hours may vary dependent upon the department needs to include weekends and holidays.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)

* General Staff Accountabilities

·         Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Hospital.

·         Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.

·         Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.

·         Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.

·         Maintains required certification/license in a timely fashion.

·         Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.

·         Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of two hours prior to shift when unable to come to work.

·         Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by Hospital Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately writing in and out.

·         Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.

·         Adheres to the Dress Code .

·         Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

·         Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility.

·         Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.

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*Job Specific Duties

·         Effectively demonstrates ability to conduct a thorough substance abuse evaluation, per physician order.

·         Completes documentation in patient records in a complete and timely manner.

·         Effectively demonstrates knowledge of dual-diagnosis dynamics and treatment strategies.

·         Demonstrates effective dual-diagnosis related psychoeducational teaching skills.

·         Effectively demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment planning and involvement of the patient in planning his/her care.

·         Acts effectively as a clinical resource for staff regarding substance abuse signs and symptoms.

·         Demonstrates excellent communication skills and continuously develops and maintains effective working relationships with all members of the treatment team.

·         Continuously exercises good judgment and discretion in deviating from policy in circumstances where strict adherence would pose a risk to patient, visitor, staff or facility.

·         Demonstrates effective problem identification/solving skills.

·         Provides effective input regarding the evaluation of program effectiveness and actively participates in implementation of changes.

·         Continuously demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development needs.

·         Continuously participates in planning, organization and implementation of Dual-Diagnosis Services and continuous quality improvement programs with the Clinical Program Manager.

·         Effectively performs additional duties and responsibilities as position requires.

*Customer Service

·         Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel welcome and respected.

·         Tells customers what we can do rather than what we can’t do

·         Informs customers of what action is being taken and why, when they will follow up,  and keeps customers informed of unexpected delays in service

·         Acknowledges people immediately, makes eye contact, greets others cheerfully, and stops what they are doing to offer assistance

·         Refers to patient’s family members as Mr., Mrs. or Ms., unless otherwise directed by the person

·         Does not engage in personal conversation, does not discuss staff, organizational policies, problems or medical care in public areas

Reports to: Director of Activity Therapy /Programs/Customer Service Ambassador

College Hospital Costa Mesa is a TJC accredited, 122 bed facility that provides high quality medical, surgical and psychiatric care. We are located near the intersection of the 405 and 55 freeways in the city of Costa Mesa, California.

We provide a continuum of superior psychiatric health care services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our patients, community, professional staff and payors.

We have been doing so since 1987.

Our medical and surgical specialty services complement the tertiary care services of the large medical centers in Orange County.

Company Description

College Hospital Costa Mesa is a TJC accredited, 122 bed facility that provides high quality medical, surgical and psychiatric care. We are located near the intersection of the 405 and 55 freeways in the city of Costa Mesa, California.\r\n\r\nWe provide a continuum of superior psychiatric health care services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our patients, community, professional staff and payors.\r\n\r\nWe have been doing so since 1987.\r\n\r\nOur medical and surgical specialty services complement the tertiary care services of the large medical centers in Orange County.