Summit BHC

Counselor

• Provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed
• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care
• Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed
• Provides patient and family education relative to substance use disorder/psychiatric problems
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs

Counselor, CADC Required