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The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will plan and conduct activities, including counseling clients on an individual and group basis. This individual must be capable of performing independent and advanced work with clients within the program. He/she must demonstrate a working knowledge of the full continuum of care. In addition, this person must have a broad understanding of how a program operates and how each client moves along in the treatment system.
Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by the Clinical Director through an evaluation of the completion of assignments, and individual and group supervision.
Keep records such as TAP/ bio-psychohistory and assessments, evaluation and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
Coordinate collection of urine samples ensuring that all protocols and chain of custody guidelines are followed.
Work with social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts and gatekeepers in carrying out tasks of persons with chemical dependency and /or mental health problems.
Provide substance use counseling, assessment, and education to clients in individual and group sessions as scheduled.
Select and provide appropriate educational materials for clients concerning substance use.
Maintain client charts with all relevant program forms and reports.
Work collaboratively with Program Director to develop and execute treatments plan for each client’s care. (Includes assessing and advising on client status in program).
Refer clients to other additional support services as needed.
Responsible for a full client caseload.
Support and demonstrate adherence to Tuerk House Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and all personnel policies and procedures.
Continue special training in areas designated by Supervisor.
All other duties assigned
** Candidates must be flexible to work some daytime and evening hours dependent on business needs
Maryland Board of Professional Counselors certification as a LCPC, LMSW, LGPC, and LCSW-C required
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in field or related field
Copy of licensure certificate will be required
Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and all appropriate professional certificates and credentials
Must successfully complete annual training requirements of 25 hours per year