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Substance Use Disorder Clinician
Job Code:12913
Location:Brunswick 04011
Department:Therapy Clinic Based
FT/PT Status:Full Time
  
Summary:
Provides assessment, counseling and consultation for clients who have a history of substance use.  Provides training to not licensed staff in Substance Abuse general consultation and program resource development in Substance Abuse services for treatment teams.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assesses individual and family situations and the impact that past/current substance use has had on the individual and family system.
  • After assessment, identify those in need of substance abuse treatment and provide appropriate services or referrals.
  • Run substance use groups
  • Formulate and implement treatment goals and objectives for clients and families.
  • Work with other team members and community representatives toward development and implementation of treatment process.
  • Understand and implement therapy techniques and practices, group treatment, and individual therapy as appropriate.
  • Offer substance abuse perspective in discussions regarding proposal development and implementation of program changes that respond to the changing needs of clients served.
  • Provide training and consultation on Substance Abuse treatment as requested.
  • Maintain records in a timely manner in accordance within organization expectations.

EDUCATION:
    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a closely affiliated field.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
    Appropriate licensing at State level: LADC

EXPERIENCE:
   Minimally, one year of demonstrated competence in substance abuse assessment and counseling.
    Demonstrated knowledge of substance abuse and its impact on children and families.