SUD Counselor

Job Summary/Objective:

Key responsibilities for the SUD counselor are those identified in the Medicaid Manual as alcohol and/or drug services, including individual and group counseling as well as evaluation, crisis intervention, care coordination through the person-centered planning process. Services shall be provided in a responsive, coordinated, effective and efficient manner focusing on process and outcomes.  Supports are provided as outlined in the individualized plan of service based on person-centered planning.  SUD counselor staff Operate under the guidance and clinical supervision of a master’s level behavioral health clinician/certified clinical supervisor (MCBAP).

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Provides individual and group counseling, and discharge planning as appropriately required.
• Provides risk assessment and connection to care.
• Prepares customer treatment plans and reviews goals & objectives identified in the treatment plan within designated time frames and in accordance with customer needs.
• Treats all customers professionally, generally able to individualize counseling strategies to meet the unique characteristics of the customer.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all referral sources and community resources.
• Aware of and follows federal and state laws and agency guidelines regarding the confidentiality of client records.
• Maintains record compliance within agency requirements and standards utilizing electronic/hard copy record formats.
• Provide services using resiliency, recovery focused, and evidence-based treatment. Services are provided in a trauma-informed process.
• Documentation completed is timely, strengths based, utilizing recovery methods and measuring customer progress and satisfaction with services.
• Participates in regularly scheduled clinical supervision.
• Ensures compliance and participation with competency improvement activities including, but not limited to, credentialing, continuing education, implementation of evidence-based practices, peer review attendance, and professional improvement practices.
• SUD Counselors must receive training in the core elements of Addiction Counseling.
• Participates in corporate quality improvement and problem-solving activities. 
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy within MDHHS, state and federal guidelines. 
• Utilizes knowledge of CARF, CMS, MDHHS and Managed Care standards.
• Position requires annual TB testing.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required.
• CADC or DP –C (MCBAP) or ability to obtain with agency support within 30 days of hire.
• One year of specialized training or experience in working with substance use disorders or the ability to do so.
• One year of computer experience – Word, Excel, and other electronic medical record software preferred.

Skills:

• Good organizational, verbal/written communication, computer, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Self-directed and resourceful.

Benefits:

• Premium health and vision within 30 days of hire
• Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• 401(K) match up to 5% after one year of service
• Social security alternative contributions
• Free YMCA membership
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Licensure study materials and exam reimbursement

Trauma Informed System of Care:

A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers.  The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains.  Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.”

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