Counselor - Drug and Alcohol

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Full-time and part-time positions available!

Purpose: Collaborate with client and family to identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil with SUD or co-occurring diagnosis. Counselors seek to; improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; promote behavior change; and provide accurate documentation of efforts.  

Qualifications:

• Must be one of the following: licensed psychologist, licensed psychologist extender, licensed MSW, licensed LCSW, licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed Professional Counselor, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
• OR Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor
• OR Advanced Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor
• OR Northwest Indian Alcohol/Drug Specialist Certification
• OR Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
• OR be grandfathered in according to IDAPA 201

Department: Clinical

Supervised by: Clinical Supervisor

Positions supervised: None

Location: Idaho Falls office, Rigby office, Rexburg office, client home (as assigned or agreed upon at time of hire)

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance paid for by company for full time employees
• Dental Insurance is available
• Vision Insurance is available
• Simple IRA with 3% company match
• Life Insurance options
• Sterling Medical Membership provided for fulltime employees (and family)
• CEU membership provided for fulltime employees
• Loan repayment program

Job functions, responsibilities and authority:

• Working from a client’s Individualized Treatment Plan, counsel individuals, couples, and families as assigned using evidence-based treatment techniques.
• Complete Comprehensive Diagnoses for clients.
• Along with client and/or parent/guardian, determine objectives and tasks for clients; develop Psychotherapy treatment plan.
• Along with client and/or parent/guardian, determine objectives and tasks for clients; develop Pharmaceutical Management plan.    
• All other duties as assigned.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings. 
• Document and submit all clinical progress notes by the following Sunday night at 11:59 PM. 
• Review counseling clients’ psychotherapy plan every 90, 180, & 270 days.
• Perform annual renewals for assigned clients and submit applicable documentation within the appropriate timeframe. 
• Comply with any Insurance Carrier requirements to treat. 
• Communicate pertinent treatment information to client, family, multidisciplinary team, and supervisor(s).  
• Report abuse as needed (see Tueller Counseling Services Policy and Procedure #320)
• Maintain all required documentation for employee file including a current enhanced background check and licensure.