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Addiction Counselor

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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SKILLS
Addiction Counseling, Behavioral Interviewing, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Code of Federal Regulations, Community Support, Conferences, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Delivery Management, Documentation, Drug Development, Electronic Medical Records, Environmental Work, Ergonomics, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Records, Medical Waste, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Physical Demands, Privacy Controls, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Regulations, Social Work, Standards of Care, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
1 day ago


Overview



Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...and more!

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Addiction Counselor provides advanced clinical services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The primary purpose is to provide intensive outpatient group therapy and individual therapy services to persons with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health problems. This role integrates mental health treatment with addiction recovery within an abstinence-oriented treatment model. The Addiction Counselor performs diagnostic assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and develops initial individualized treatment plans and updates ongoing care plans. Additional expectations include - providing substance use disorder and mental health treatment services to patients according to the Addiction Alliance of Georgia standards of care, policies, and procedures. Skilled in recognizing symptoms of addictions and mental health, according to DSM-5 criteria. Knowledgeable and integrates principles of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, twelve step facilitation, dialectical behavioral therapy and recovery management in delivery of therapy. Able to facilitate family session and assist patients, families, and referents in understanding the importance of sober support systems, community support groups, and continuing care recommendations to support recovery. Participate in program development and conduct education/informational lectures and trainings. Represent the Addiction Alliance of Georgia services to various audiences to ensure consistent knowledge about services, processes, and participation. Provide clinical supervision to students and interns to facilitate development of clinical competency and ethical practice. Communicate patient information to internal and external resources according to Addiction Alliance of Georgia policy and procedures and consistent with Federal Confidentiality (CFR 42) and Health Information Portability and Privacy Act (CFR 45) and mandated reporting requirements. Provide clear, accurate, and complete information and documentation both verbally and in the medical record to the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate competency in utilizing the electronic medical record to provide efficient care and communicate with patients or their families. Builds professional relationships with referents that facilitate both patient care and organizational goals through consistent and timely communication related to referrals, intake, assessment, and care planning. Initiates/attends multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, conflict resolutions, family conferences, consultations, etc. as needed to facilitate achievement of programmatic and individual goals consistent with recovery. Assure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, guests, and visitors. Maintains privacy, security, and confidentiality for all patients, past and present, based on federal and state regulations and the Addiction Alliance of Georgia policies. Applies and adheres to standards and regulations for fire, weather, emergency, and environmental hazards. Works safely, using procedures and techniques that apply to work area and equipment, including ergonomics. Completes an incident report for any injury, theft, vandalism, security concern or potential hazard in immediate work area as well as anywhere on Emory/Addiction Alliance of Georgia property. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completed masters level degree program in counseling, social work, or the equivalent. Two year's experience providing counseling in a mental health/addiction treatment environment. Independent clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, and LMSW) with certification to provide care in Georgia. CACII, CADCII, CAADC, CPCS, CMAC, or equivalent preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_The Emory Clinic_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30329_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_TEC Psyc - Substance Use Dis_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_163571_

Job Category

_Social Work/Behavioral Health_

Schedule

_8a-4:30p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $29.33/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $34.86/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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