Substance Abuse Counselor
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: Bernalillo County Government is at present recruited Substance Abuse Counselor right now, this job will be situated in New Mexico. For complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Summary
Under general direction of the assigned program manager/supervisor will provide addition counseling services in concurrence with their! scope of licensure to clients at various programs operated by the department. Will be responsible for delivery of substance abuse treatment services in a manner consistent with the department’s treatment modality.
Duties and Responsibilities
Gather relevant client treatment information through assessments and case histories; evaluate information findings to determine client substance abuse treatment intensity needs.
Formulate an individualized program structure for the treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse clients.
Provide clinically-based guidance/supervision to other addition professionals of lower licensure levels within the department.
Provide therapeutic interventions as appropriate for substance abusing clients in crisis situations.
Refer clients to other treatment/supportive need services psychological evaluations, other treatment arenas, and/or support groups.
Conduct individual and group co! unseling sessions as appropriate to licensure level and within! the guidelines of the department’s clinical structure.
Provide substance abuse treatment oriented educationally-based group facilitation following guidelines and protocols consistent with the department’s chosen treatment modality.
Initiate and maintain accurate case files; document notes relevant to provided care; maintain record of referrals and related forms.
Prepare documents for presentation; prepare detailed client progress reports as required.
Maintain ethical standards of practice, professional competence, conduct and integrity, confidentiality, responsibility to clients and responsibility to the professional per New Mexico occupational and professional licensing board standards.
Attend staff meetings and team conferences as assigned.
- The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is no! t designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
Bachelor degree in counseling, social work or related field, plus one (1) year in substance abuse counseling or related field.
OR any combination of post-secondary education and/or experience totaling five (5) years in substance abuse counseling and/or substance abuse treatment.
Current and valid New Mexico licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Professional Mental Health Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) is required. A provisional license from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department may conditionally serve to satisfy the li! censing requirement. The provisional license shall only serve in meetin! g the licensure requirement for as long as it remains valid. Failure to maintain an active licensure status shall violate the conditional employment with Bernalillo County.
Knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse theory and treatment; a wide range of treatment modalities; therapeutic program services and crisis intervention techniques...
Knowledge of community-based programs for substance abuse and other human services and operations and activities of an addiction treatment program.
Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and modify therapeutic programs and services.
Analyze hazardous situations in a rational, mature and confident manner and to act effectively and remain calm under stressful situations.
Skilled in the use of computers to generate reports and maintain records.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to write reports containing technical information.
Ability to int! eract effectively and professionally with county officials, administration, subordinates, co-workers and the general public.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable.
Supplemental Information:
Screening and Compliance
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
A current provisional licensure from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department in any of the above-mentioned license types may serve to satisfy the license requirement. The provisional license shall only serve in meeting the licensure requirement for as long as it remains valid. Failure to maintain an active licensure status shall violate the conditional employment.
Working Conditions
The majority of essential duties are p! erformed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
Indo! or working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
Work hazards or potential work hazards include those of a correctional facility environment with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health hazards.
Works alone primarily, with or without directions. Works with a group at times and with a select team at times.
Flexible work hours may be required.
Equipment, Tools and Materials
Utilizes computers and communication equipment on a daily basis.
Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telefax machine, typewriter, photocopy machine, and pager.
Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include files, forms, reports, various other forms of paperwork and a variety of basic office supplies and equipment.
Ma! y handle first aid and oxygen equipment on an occasional basis.
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**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.
Mental Functions
Employee must be able to correctly judge situations and determine appropriate actions to be taken.
Must be able to write reports and documentation in proper format, using correct punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Must be able to listen to clients and provide counseling.
Must be able to understand written reports pertaining to clients, including academic, psychological, or medical reports.
Must be able t! o make good judgments and decisions affecting others.
Must be ! able work and communicate effectively with different kinds of people, in a variety of situations.
Physical Functions
Work is primary secondary, with opportunities to stand/walk, as needed typically being available throughout the workday.
Must be able to sit up to eight hours per day with periodic breaks.
Must be able to kneel and crouch for short periods on an occasional basis as needed when performing essential duties.
Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate waist as needed on a frequent basis when performing essential duties.
Must be able to work with arms extended on a frequent basis.
Must be able to use legs to lift, restrain, or drag individuals as needed.
Must be able to use legs to maintain balance in the performance of essential duties, sometimes in emergency situations.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate equipment, persons, and materials as needed in perfor! mance of essential duties.
Must be able to coordinate the use of hands and eyes in the operation of equipment, and the performance of other essential duties.
Must be able to react quickly to unpredictable situations with clients, which may require rapid or heavy physical exertion.
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If you were eligible to this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Bernalillo County Government.
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