Addiction Counselor

· Assist persons served by implementing structured interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan, including: Individual counseling and support; Group counseling and support; Family counseling, training, or support; Biochemical assays to identify recent drug use (e.g., urine drug screens); Strategies for relapse prevention, including community and social support systems; Life skills development; Crisis contingency planning; Disease management; Support activities adapted for persons with physical disabilities or co-occurring disorders such as mental illness and substance abuse/dependence or mental retardation/developmental disability.

• Provide first responder crisis response.
• Ensure a supportive, therapeutic relationship between staff, persons served, and their families, implementing interventions as outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.
• Promote principles of recovery by emphasizing self-determination.
• Assist persons served by researching and providing access to natural and community supports.
• Support persons served in understanding and exercising their rights.
• Deliver support services in a safe, therapeutic manner, free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Document all information from health-related appointments.

Performance Expectations: Serve as a role model by conducting oneself professionally and ethically, including promptness, effective communication, maintaining boundaries, representing the agency professionally, and complying with Federal Anti-Kickback and Fraud Laws. Maintain therapeutic boundaries with consumers, families, and guardians. Be familiar with HIPAA regulations related to confidentiality. Understand client rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr Groundwork Behavioral Health Servic