Addiction Specialist
Company: Wellpath
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"OverviewOur Addiction Specialist will
provide comprehensive substance use services including assessments,
treatment, and support for recovery to dually diagnosed
individuals. The Addictions Counselor will track program
participation for dissemination to appropriate administrative and
supervisory staff. Substance use services will be integrated and
consistent with ongoing mental health treatment, including the
involvement of multi-disciplinary clinicians and sharing of
information.QualificationsEducation:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
clinical/counseling psychology, mental health counseling, social
work, or a minimum of 4 years work-related experience in
clinical/counseling psychology, mental health counseling or social
work.Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric hospital or
correctional setting is preferred.Licenses/Certifications:
- Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor is required or
LICSW or LMHC licensure is acceptable in lieu of the Substance
Abuse Counselor certification.Responsibilities
- Assesses individuals with substance use disorders to determine
their stage of change.
- Develops and provides alcohol and other drug education
programs.
- Provides counseling services, including individual and group
counseling.
- Collaborates with staff who provide medical and detoxification
services and follow-up.
- Provides treatment of mental illness and substance use
disorders with a focus on understanding how they interact with each
other.
- Addresses psychosocial problems and skill deficiencies with
individualized programming, created through comprehensive
assessment and consultation with the patient.
- Contributes to discharge planning, treatment continuity and
aftercare plans, which are integrated with the patient's master
treatment plan.
- Provides training and consultation to other staff on substance
use disorders.
- Prepares quarterly Substance Use Disorder reports.
- Is sensitive to cultural diversity issues, treats each patient
as an individual, and considers the culture of the patients when
providing care and treatment
- Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a
variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow
standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
- Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of
instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.
- Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to
details.
- Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous
basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Brockton , Addiction Specialist, Other , Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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