Job Description
Job Type
Contract
Description
Position Title: Substance Abuse Counselor
Reports To: Clinical Coordinator Community Counseling
Summary of the Job: The Counselor provides therapeutic services to the client within appropriate guidelines set forth by
the client's service plan, the agency and any insuring parties when appropriate. The Counselor
should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared
language to create a trauma-responsive culture.
Primary Responsibilities: 1. Process new clients according to agreed procedures and standards, checking
eligibility prior to first appointment.
2. Gather pertinent information for completion of appropriate assessments, including
assessment for co-occurring disorders.
3. Ensure documentation meets requirements of DBHDD, Medicaid and all Care
Management Organizations (CMOs).
4. Complete documentation within a 24 - 48 hour period.
5. Complete mental health assessments, develop service plans and crisis plans, and
provide individual, group and family services as defined by best practice
standards of the state and federal Medicaid Provider Manual. Monitor authorized
service units.
6. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and
clients.
7. Share information with the treatment team and be considered a part of the team.
8. Stay updated on all current Medicaid, licensing, contracting and accrediting
requirements.
9. Provide the number of billable units assigned to the position.
10. Complete billing information on services within seven days of service provision
through the agency's designated information management and billing system.
11. See clients according to Counseling Center schedule.
Additional Responsibilities: 1. Input authorization information for new and on-going services.
2. Complete discharge summaries within 30 days of completion of services.
3. Assist in scheduling center appointments if assigned.
4. Assist in filing paperwork for the center in the clients' charts.
5. Provide and document after-care services as needed or appropriate.
6. Provide families/individuals with information regarding community and agency
services.
7. Advocate on behalf of family issues, welfare of clients, and agency development.
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in
resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
9. Stay up to date on new developments in their field by reading professional
literature, attending courses and seminars and establishing and maintaining
contact with other social service agencies.
10. Coordinate with physician, nurse, CSS and client to manage the medication as
needed.
11. Represent agency favorably at all time.
12. Lead training as assigned.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications: 1. At least 21 years of age
2. For Substance Abuse Counselor:
Certification by the Alcohol and Drug Certification Board of Georgia or the
Georgia Addiction Counselor's Association as a CACII, GCADC-II, GCADC-III,
CAADC or MAC
3. Clinical assessment skills, ongoing individual and group therapy skills.
4. Problem solving ability; able to follow and implement procedures
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Proficient in agency required computer skills
7. Trained or will be trained on the job in use of currently utilized assessment tools
8. Understanding of public sector services and supports
9. Experience providing services under Georgia Medicaid and CMO
guidelines(desirable)
10. Time management and organizational skills
11. Adequate training or experience to demonstrate the possessions of knowledge and
skills necessary to perform the duties and tasks assigned to this position
12. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
13. Willing to be participate in training and consultation to become certified in
agency preferred therapy modalities (i.e.: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (TF-CBT); Juvenile Sex Offender).
Ongoing Qualifications: 1. Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia
Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
2. Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people
3. Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain
a compatible lifestyle
4. Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family
Ministries, Inc.
5. Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma responsive manner.
6. Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM,
license, contracts and accreditation.
7. Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach
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8. Arrive to work on time and as scheduled
9. Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide
acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
10. Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under
HIPAA
11. Complete required staff development hours within the program, CPR, 1st Aid and
approved emergency safety intervention training
12. Annual physical
13. Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
14. Maintain valid State Driver's License as required
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