Alcohol & Drug Counselor/Social Worker

Minimum Education Necessary for Position:

•  Master’s degree in Psychology, Social work, or Counseling

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience

Skills and Knowledge:

• Psychiatry/Chemical Dependency background with counseling skills in assessment, individual/family/marital and group therapy (IOP and COR-12).
• Competency in DSM-IV/ ICD-10 diagnosis. Competency in CPT terminology and coding.
• Identifies in-patient and out-patient treatment, medication assisted detox and community based resources which will meet patient/family needs and provides referrals and advocacy in obtaining services.
• Maintains active interaction with the patient/family throughout the treatment/discharge planning process in efforts to keep them apprised of on-going treatment plan discharge planning activities.
• Conducts individual, family, and group counseling/education (IOP and COR-12), utilizing theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and evidenced based intervention techniques consistent with levels of competency and licensure/certification.

Required License/Certifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• LCSW with a CADC
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements in order to bill for patient services