Description:
The SUDP Counselor performs assessments, as well as plans and provides treatment and case management for clients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring disorders (CODs).
- Conduct assessments, including participating in the development of diagnostic impressions for SUDs or Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
- Create treatment plans for SUDs and CODs, including initial, ongoing, continuity of care, discharge, and planning for relapse prevention.
- Make referrals.
- Service coordination and case management for SUDs and CODs.
- Provide counseling with individuals with SUDs and CODs.
- Facilitate SUD and COD specific groups.
- Collaborate and assist the supervisor in identifying programming and training needs. Work in collaboration with the national clinical team to expand programming and training to fulfill current needs.
- Provide education for clients, family, and community.
- Timely completion of documentation (may include assessments, treatment plans, progress and group notes, discharge summary) according to established standards.
- Comply with professional and ethical responsibilities.
- Comply with supervisory requirements and responsibilities as outlined by the local certification or licensure agency.
- Support and collaborate with recovery community members to provide on-site, off-site, and virtual community support meeting opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, License Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a health and human services counseling field, with an emphasis on alcohol and drug studies, preferred.
- Current certification as an SUDP in the state in which services are provided.