Substance Abuse Counselor (Certified Addiction Specialist cert needed)
Company: New Season
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
COUNSELOR-3 JOB DESCRIPTIONNew SeasonFor over 30 years, New
Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care
service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in
providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals
living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").Operating in over 70
treatment centers in multiple states, our team members are engaged
in medication-assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care
management of individuals living with OUD. We treat the whole
person and, in so doing, address the underlying causes of OUD in an
effort to provide a continuum of care that not only addresses
treatment needs but supports the patient on their journey to
recovery.Job Summary:New Season operates a number of nationally
recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to
helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate
addiction regain control of their lives.We take great pride in
treating our patients with dignity and respect in each phase of
their treatment experience Essential Functions:Works with patients
to complete all intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer
paperwork.Documents patient progress through counseling and
interaction through groups.Completes patient psychosocial and an
individualized treatment plan within the required time
frame.Identifies any clinical/case management needs and works to
address those needs.Performs individual, group, and family
counseling as required.Performs at least 20 hours of direct
one-on-one patient contact per week through individual or group
counseling.Reports patient abuse, neglect and exploitation as
required.Reports patient grievances as required.Educates patient in
all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to
recovery.Obtains Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo
identification.Assists in monitoring all patient activities on
center premises.Actively participates in community relations
activities as directed and authorized.Ensures the reading and
understanding of the Policy and Procedures Manual.Ensures
compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 (Federal Confidentiality Regulations)
and 45 CFR, Parts 160 & 164 (HIPAA)Is responsible for obtaining or
maintaining proper licensure and/or certification according to
specific state requirements.Actively participates in preparation
for surveys and inspections conducted by CARF, the State, DEA,
Board of Pharmacy and any other agency site visits as dictated by
the state laws or regulations.Participates in all staff
meetingsEnsures compliance with local, State, Federal and Colonial
Management Group, LP rules, regulations and policies.Always acts in
the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports,
and protects the proprietary data and rights of the
company.Performs other tasks as assigned by clinic, region or
corporate leadership. Minimum
Qualifications:Education/Licensure/Certification:Experience in
substance abuse field is not required, but preferredQualified
candidates will have a counseling Certification in a related field
(State Specific)Bachelor's degree is preferred but not
requiredExperience Required:Minimum of 500 hours of experience in
substance abuse is preferredSkill and Ability:Must possess
excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to
multitask, prioritize, and be dependable and reliableBasic
mathematics skills Benefits:Competitive Pay3 weeks of PTOExcellent
Medical (EPO & PPO plans), Dental, and Vision InsuranceFSA's and
Teladoc servicesLife InsuranceShort/Long Term Disability401k with
up to 3% matchingLeadership Development Academy EOC:Colonial
Management Group, LP./New Season Is committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and
local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of
race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender,
pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic
disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other
classification protected by State/Federal laws 40Grand Junction
Metro Treatment Center
Keywords: New Season, Grand Junction , Substance Abuse Counselor (Certified Addiction Specialist cert needed), Other , Grand Junction, Colorado
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