Addictions Counselor

Job TitleEducational and supportive services to patients and families that are directed toward issues related to addiction and recovery processes.May need to complete substance use assessments and then reach out to a master level person with the criteria that meets a substance use diagnosis for the completion of the assessment.Provides counseling services to individuals, groups, and families.Participates in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate.Documents all services provided and other significant behavior or incidents.Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client.Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved UkeruIf a Seeking Safety family referral the expectation is to work with the family in-homeProvides structure, discipline and security as outlined by the individual plan of care to meet the needs of the client.Communicates with all staff members and shares appropriate information with appropriate staff about treatment needs.Involves staff members, when possible, in appropriate activities.Reports and maintains a referral log for patients.May need to help with admission into an inpatient program.Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all terms of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF.Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.Ensures clients' rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file.Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.Prefer bachelor's degree in human services field.Licensed addiction counselor with BSRBWilling to accept student and temp licenses for grant funded positions or during internships.Prefer one year experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field or human services.Must be 21 years of age.Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.FBI Fingerprint CheckMust have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.