Carson City, NV30+ days ago
Working knowledge of: federal and State alcohol and drug abuse laws, rules and regulations; illegal substances, drug classifications, and psychiatric medications used to treat abusers of alcohol and/or drugs; psychological and physiological effects of substance abuse; concepts, principles and techniques used in the screening, assessment and evaluation of abusers of alcohol and/or drugs; counseling and treatment of alcohol and/or drug abusers in group and individual settings; facilities, programs, and related resources available for rehabilitation, education, discharge planning for continuity of care, and training in the field of substance abuse; American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of service and treatment and the current edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Ability to: write concise, logical and grammatically correct analytical reports assessing the progress of clients in alcohol and drug treatment programs; provide in-service training; evaluate and document client progress towards treatment goals and plan, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate follow-up activities; foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment; work independently and as a team member; provide group treatment and individual substance abuse counseling using accepted treatment modalities.