Job Description
Addiction Counselor / Addiction Counselor Trainee
Location: Pierre, SD
Agency: Capital Area Counseling Service
Employment Category: Full-time
Employment Type: Hourly
Starting wage: $20.22
Benefits: health, dental, and life insurance coverage; 401K participation; paid holidays; paid YMCA family membership; vacation and medical leave
Perquisites: continued education and certification opportunities; flexible work schedule; supportive team environment that promotes staff wellness and self-care
*CACS is National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and South Dakota State Loan Repayment Program approved site which can provide opportunities for student loan reimbursement.
Position Description
Responsible for screening, evaluating, and treating clients with substance use disorders.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Complete integrated assessments, which include both functional and diagnostic components. The assessment shall establish the historical development and dysfunctional nature of the client's alcohol and drug abuse or dependence and shall assess the client's treatment needs.
- An addiction counselor or counselor trainee shall develop an individualized treatment plan based upon the integrated assessment for each client admitted to an outpatient treatment program, intensive outpatient treatment program, day treatment program, clinically-managed low-intensity residential treatment program, or medically-monitored intensive inpatient treatment program.
- Facilitate outpatient treatment services in a group setting, as well as individual sessions.
- Participate in the creation of the client’s discharge and aftercare planning and connect to resources as needed.
- Provide any combination of individual, group, or family counseling services of any intensity and frequency as required by the continued service
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
- Administer various relevant screening to appropriately identify treatment level/needs.
- Maintain communication with permitted informal and formal supports for each client.
- Regularly monitor and assess client’s progress and need for higher level of care.
- Maintain compliance with documentation requirements pursuant to state, federal and agency regulations
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate degree in the social sciences or human services field
- Understanding of mental health and addiction services
- Understanding of American Society of Addiction Medicine
- Knowledgeable about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and 42 CFR, Part 2
- Agency employees providing addiction counseling shall meet the standards for certified/licensed addiction counselors or addiction counselor trainees in accordance with BAPP requirements. A certificate and identification card issued by BAPP is evidence of meeting the standards for an addiction counselor or certificate of recognition for an addiction counselor trainee. Counselor certification or trainee recognition shall be obtained before performing any addiction counseling functions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2 guidelines and agency policies
- Ability to be flexible especially with scheduling
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks
- Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills
- Ability to work under pressure and plan personal workload effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent computer skills/proficient in computer applications, specifically MS Office
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- May need to use personal vehicle for work-related tasks
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
For questions contact Kellie Shuman at 605-224-5811.