Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTIONSUMMARYResponsible for the planning and delivery of addictions counseling, education and support to inmates of a correctional facility and promotes healthy lifestyles and choices. Responsible for the planning and delivery of social rehabilitative programs as a required element of inmate treatment. Participate with the treatment team in the development and delivery of individualized, comprehensive plans of care. Participate and coordinate discharge planning.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESProvides individual and group drug and alcohol counseling to inmatesProvides education and support on the subject of addictionDevelops and distributes literature on addiction, healthy lifestyles, and healthy choicesAssists individuals to identify their need for treatment programsWork with other health professionals to create an individual treatment planAssists inmates to meet requirements of the programsBe aware of the signs of recidivismAssist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for assigned inmates, consistent with current policies and proceduresAssist inmates in preparing for releaseConsult with Probation, the Police Department, the Prosecutor’s Office, and other agencies to coordinate rehabilitation effortsAssist with telepsychiatry as requested by supervisorsTeach individual skills and techniques needed to capably participate in life activities and evaluate individual progressAid inmates in developing a better sense of duty and responsibility toward societyReview inmates’ educational backgrounds and discuss plans for continuing educationInterview inmates to ascertain specific needs and provide appropriate counselDocuments on patient interaction in EHRMaintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPPAProvides treatment referrals as requiredManages and administers the facility’s drug and alcohol programAll other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.Must possess certification and/or license in drug/addiction counseling.Minimum 3 years experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus #J-18808-Ljbffr Cfg Health System Llc