Outpatient Substance Use Counselor 1

Department:              Women’s Way (OPS)                                                            

Position:               OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR I

Reports to:           Substance Use Treatment Clinical Supervisor                                   

Status:                        Full-time,  Non-Exempt

Schedule:                   Day Shift, M-F

                                    (Subject to change with or without notice)

                                   

GENERAL STATEMENT:  The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT:  The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by love for God.  Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides individual, group and family counseling, education and case management for assigned clients.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

A minimum bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline, master’s preferred; and/or at least one year of direct work experience in residential and/or outpatient substance use disorder treatment.  Must be willing to work towards Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credential.

Personal vehicle and valid Hawaii State driver license required.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor, talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other work-sites; Ability to communicate via the latest technologies required for the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular attendance is required for the position.
• Develop clinically appropriate treatment plans with assigned clients and revise as scheduled.
• Provide individual substance use counseling, group therapy, family counseling, and case management services as assigned.
• Provide classes and psycho-educational groups related to addiction, relapse prevention, relationship issues, women’s issues and other appropriate topics.
• Participate in OPS treatment team meetings and seeks consultation from other disciplines as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records for each assigned client, noting significant problems and progress (using the Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services System-WITS)
• Prepare written reports and correspondence related to case management in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure proper and timely documentation to meet funding and billing requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance practices including record audits and quality reviews.
• Ensure a smooth transition of clients within the FTS continuum of care by providing ongoing verbal and written communication with other program staff or referral agencies related to client needs or concerns.
• Maintain work area in a neat, orderly and sanitary manner.
• Correctly and promptly follow specified agency procedures required for the appropriate handling of all Emergency Response Codes.
• Maintain all credentials and certifications, as specified by agency policy and procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Able to meet basic standards of physical, mental health, and communication demands.  Specified by State and/or professional accreditation standards applicable to this agency.  Initial/Annual criminal background check, pre-employment, annual physical examination, CPR/first aid, TB test, and driver abstract compliance with agency policy are required