Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Schedule: Full-Time Facility: Springer Correctional Center Location: Springer, NM Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice‑involved patients receive life‑changing medical and mental health services. Our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds, and for many they represent the first experience with quality, compassionate care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career – you become part of a team that cares for patients who cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. Benefits Annual review with performance increase Generous paid‑time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company‑paid short‑term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account Position Summary The Substance Use Counselor is responsible for the delivery of contracted substance use disorder services in the NMCD facility. Primary duties include screening and assessing psychiatric, medical, social services, employment and residential needs, as well as risk factors for re‑incarceration soon after admission. The Counselor works with NMCD staff to coordinate after‑care services in the community. Duties and Responsibilities Assesses booking information on each new arrival to determine if there is a clinically significant problem with alcohol and/or other drugs of abuse. Screen new arrivals with a substance use disorder to determine severity of need. Reviews referrals received from healthcare providers, medical staff, program staff and security staff to determine severity of need. Effectively triages patients for addiction severity assessment, medical and/or psychiatric care focused on continuity of care and stabilization of condition. Provides brief supportive interactions with individuals undergoing medically supervised withdrawal. Completes screening tools for particular substance use disorders. Conducts assessment with referred patients to gauge the severity of an individual’s substance use and provides a comprehensive overview of addiction‑related issues. Provides psychoeducational group therapy services focused on identification of addiction‑related issues and the development of relapse prevention planning. Coordinates care with community providers and community supervision agencies, including the exchange of treatment records, communication of treatment needs and linkage of individuals with available services and support options upon release in concert with NMCD staff. Connects patients with any on‑site services and programs available to assist with meeting needs. Generates detainee passes for clinic visits and medication orders, collects patient signatures and submits to the medical department staff responsible. Obtains patient signatures on any refusals for medications and services. Completes patient requests for health records in an effort to retrieve prior health records. Communicates with individuals via request, triages the requests and schedules tasks within the electronic health record. Coordinates discharge planning with designated NMCD staff. Ensures and maintains the confidentiality of all medical records information and patient care information. Validates and ensures that forms for the release of information are current, accurate and complete as defined by HIPAA. Releases information at the direction of the Psychiatric Provider, Mental Health Professional, Medical Director or Health Services Administrator. Refers to supervisor any requests of a questionable nature. Ensures the security of all active and inactive medical records. Assists in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements; maintains logs for appropriate medical unit onsite staff. Understands and complies with all state, facility and company policies, procedures and protocols related to the medical and mental health departments. Meets timelines related to case management and departmental productivity guidelines. Job Requirements Licensing: Currently licensed as Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT). LISAC preferred. Certification: Current CPR certification. Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field. Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years addictions treatment counseling. Minimum of one (1) year correctional experience.

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