Chemical Dependency Counselor (Santa Rosa)

POSITION TITLE: Chemical Dependency Counselor

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Social Services

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

To provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance abuse or chemical dependency problems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts group therapy sessions with patients, family therapy sessions with patients and family members and process-oriented group therapies, as well as conducting educational and other didactic groups as assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of substance abuse dynamics, problems, and treatment modalities.
• Working knowledge of psychological and physical symptomatology associated with chemical dependency, specific to patients' age and developmental stage.
• Skills in therapeutic support and confrontation with chemical dependency patients.
• Reports to community and/or state agencies regarding any patient issues as required by law and represents Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital in legal proceedings as required.
• Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
• Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards.
• Performs related duties, as requested.

Requirements

POSITION Requirements:

Education/Licensure:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through CCAPP, CADTP & CAADE
• Current CPR certification
• Current NCI equivalent as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (or obtained within the first 30 days of hire).
• Demonstrated knowledge of formulating treatment plans.
• Experience with conducting assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues.
• Experience with reporting to community and/or state agencies regarding patient issues.

Knowledge and Experience:

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Strong interpersonal skills including sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to five (5) pounds.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee