Addictions Counselor
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Provides direct service to patients in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services programs in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidence based practices.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance abuse services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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One (1) of the following required:
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Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse track plus four (4) years experience in Alcohol and Drug treatment. CADCII or higher certification may be accepted in lieu of the Associate’s degree.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Addictions Counseling, Social Work, Counseling or a related field plus two (2) years experience in Alcohol and Drug treatment.
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Six (6) years experience in Alcohol and Drug treatment.
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Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) Level I or National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC) Level I required. Higher certification (including CADCII, CADCIII, NCACII, MAC and LCPC) preferred.
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Experience in a Substance Abuse or Addiction treatment setting required.
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Experience in group facilitation required.
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Experience and/or training with computer applications required.
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Documentation of three (3) years of current, continuous abstinence required in the case of a recovering candidate.
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Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 30 days of hire.
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Master’s degree in Addictions Counseling, Social Work, Counseling or a related field preferred.
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Experience and/or training in trauma informed, evidence based practices preferred.
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Experience working in various levels of care including IOP and residential preferred.
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Experience and/or training with Medication Assisted Treatment preferred.
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Bilingual preferred.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
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Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.
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Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
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Communication and teamwork – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences.
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Knowledge of substance abuse treatment/counseling with the skills to perform trauma-informed care and gender-responsive treatments.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)WALK – INCLINE
CLIMB – LADDER
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 – 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
BEND FORWARD at waist
CRAWL (hands & knees)
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
CLIMB - STAIRS
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
SIT
STAND
WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
None specified
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