Substance Use Disorder Counselor/ Mariah House
Job Summary: Responsible for oversight and management of IOP services and provision of SUD clinical services with groups and individuals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conduct SUD assessments
· Work with insurance companies to obtain authorization for services
· Facilitate SUD groups in IOP
· Provide individual recovery planning and counseling
· Coordinate closely with other members of the clinical team
· Provide discharge planning and referral services when appropriate
· Maintain and update IOP curriculum
· Maintain continuing education regarding current trends in drug and alcohol treatment
· Participate in program meetings and activities
· Maintain complete, accurate, timely and legible client records
· Manage and document resident compliance with 12 step meetings
· Manage toxicology orders and schedule and document results
· Provide consultation and training to staff around SUD treatment and issues
· Serve as a resource to residents in developing 12 step and other self-help programming
· Attend clinical reviews for assigned clients
· Manage relationship with laboratory
· Manage IOP schedule and coverage for absences
· Produce weekly IOP report for team of current census
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor's level degree, in social work or substance abuse preferred
· Master's degree in social work, counseling, or substance abuse preferred
· Current appropriate licensure, such as LCSW-C, CSC-AD, or LCACD
· A minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of substance use counseling and substance abuse groups
· Experience in IOP setting with Medicaid population preferred
· Ability to effectively manage administrative and clinical tasks independently
· Ability to work both independently and with the team
· Strong clinical knowledge of trauma, homelessness, and chronic mental illness
· Strong verbal, written, and computer skills
· For candidates in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of sobriety
Equipment Used
Personal Computers, Laser Printers, copier, scanner, fax machine, intra-office telephone system.
Special Requirements:
· Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently
· Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embraces those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, or sexual preference
· Ability to operate a motor vehicle; reliable transportation for work; Maryland driver's license preferred
· Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to receive communication clearly
· Ability to work independently as the job requires
· Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency
· Ability to absorb new information and skills
· Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency's needs
· Commitment to the mission of Marian House