PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide treatment and support to patient in recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.

May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.

May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

Insure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.

May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.

May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.

May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

May provide case management duties for patient, insuring individualized quality care.

Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred. Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.

First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Never/

Rarely

0%

Occas.

33%   of time

Freq.

45-66% of time

Contin.

67-100% of time

 LIFT/CARRY

1 to 10 lbs.

☐

☐

☐

☒

 11 to 20 lbs.

☐

☐

☐

☒

21 to 50 lbs.

☐

☒

☐

☐

51 to 75 lbs.

☒

☐

☐

☐

76 to 100 lbs.

☒

☐

☐

☐

PUSH/PULL

1 to 10 lbs.

☐

☐

☐

☒

 11 to 20 lbs.

☐

☐

☐

☒

21 to 50 lbs.

☐

☒

☐

☐

51 to 75 lbs.

☒

☐

☐

☐

76 to 100 lbs.

☒

☐

☐

☐

MOVEMENT

Bend/Stoop/Twist

☐

☐

☒

☐

Crouch/Squat

☐

☐

☒

☐

Kneel/Crawl

☐

☒

☐

☐

Reach Above Shoulders

☐

☒

☐

☐

Reach Below Shoulders

☐

☐

☒

☐

Repetitive Arm Use

☐

☐

☒

☐

Repetitive Wrist Use

☐

☐

☒

☐

Repetitive Hand Use

a)       Grasping

☐

☐

☒

☐

b)       Squeezing

☒

☐

☐

☐

Climb Stairs/Ladder

☐

☒

☐

☐

Uneven Walking Surface

☒

☐

☐

☐

Even Walking Surface

☐

☐

☐

☒

Never/

Rarely

0%

Occas.

33%   of time

Freq.

45-66% of time

Contin.

67-100% of time

EQUIPMENT USE & OPERATION

Motor Vehicles

☒

☐

☐

☐

Operate Foot Pedals

☒

☐

☐

☐

WORK WITH/NEAR

Machinery

☒

☐

☐

☐

Electricity

☒

☐

☐

☐

Power Tools

☒

☐

☐

☐

Impact Tools

☒

☐

☐

☐

Chemicals

☒

☐

☐

☐

Fumes

☒

☐

☐

☐

Heights

☒

☐

☐

☐

ENVIRONMENT

Indoors

☐

☐

☐

☒

Outdoors

☐

☒

☐

☐

Extreme Heat

☐

☒

☐

☐

Extreme Cold

☐

☒

☐

☐

Dusty

☒

☐

☐

☐

Excessive Noise

☐

☒

☐

☐

Other (explain)

☐

☐

☐

☐

Sit

☐

☐

☐

☒

Stand

☐

☐

☒

☐

Walk

☐

☒

☐

☐

VISION REQUIREMENTS

Depth Perception

☒

Less than 20 Inches

☒

Color Vision

☐

Peripheral Vision

☒

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (including clarification of any of the above)

 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon business needs and at the request of Facility.