Substance Use Disorder Clinician - Sweetser : Job Details

Substance Use Disorder Clinician

Job Code:12913

Location:Brunswick 04011

Department:Therapy Clinic Based

FT/PT Status:Full Time

Summary:

Provides assessment, counseling and consultation for clients who have a history of substance use. Provides training to not licensed staff in Substance Abuse general consultation and program resource development in Substance Abuse services for treatment teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses individual and family situations and the impact that past/current substance use has had on the individual and family system.

• After assessment, identify those in need of substance abuse treatment and provide appropriate services or referrals.

• Run substance use groups

• Formulate and implement treatment goals and objectives for clients and families.

• Work with other team members and community representatives toward development and implementation of treatment process.

• Understand and implement therapy techniques and practices, group treatment, and individual therapy as appropriate.

• Offer substance abuse perspective in discussions regarding proposal development and implementation of program changes that respond to the changing needs of clients served.

• Provide training and consultation on Substance Abuse treatment as requested.

• Maintain records in a timely manner in accordance within organization expectations.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a closely affiliated field.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

Appropriate licensing at State level: LADC

EXPERIENCE:

Minimally, one year of demonstrated competence in substance abuse assessment and counseling.

Demonstrated knowledge of substance abuse and its impact on children and families.