Job Description

Job Summary:

The Detox Counselor is responsible for providing direct clinical services to individuals who have been affected by chemical dependency, psychiatric problems and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsible for maintaining detox caseload. Maintains clinical record including biopsychosocial, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, transfer notes, and continuing care plans. Ensures clinical record is compliant with all licensing, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Completes step-down LOC documentation using ASAM criteria. Assists with LOC assessments as needed. Coordinates services, including aftercare planning, and makes referral recommendations when necessary. Responds to and addresses unusual or emergency situations. Encourages patients to understand the benefits of recommended level of care. Utilizes AFA interventions to encourage patients to remain in treatment. Facilitates scheduled psychoeducational lectures and activities for residential patients. Operates as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Coordinates with Residential Counselors to ensure smooth patient transfers to Residential Services. Delivers comprehensive shift-change report to the incoming Detox Counselor to ensure continuity of care. Participates in clinical supervision, department meetings and trainings as required. Protects the confidentiality of patient information. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other related field and one-year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. Must hold a professional license through the PA Department of State or be credentialed through PCB at the time of hire or be actively working towards licensure or certification. A PCB credential must be obtained within two years of hire or licensure within 4 years of hire. * Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and/or ASAM criteria.