SUD COUNSELOR- RESIDENTIAL

Program Responsibilities

• Provide substance use disorder assessments and treatment/continuing care plans the first day of a resident’s arrival into the program
• Coordinate individual substance use disorder treatment plans with the resident, Program Manager, and Case Managers
• Facilitate substance use disorder treatment groups using the designated evidence-based curricula
• Provide individual substance use disorder counseling sessions for one hour weekly
• Update treatment and continuing care plans and ASAM level of care weekly and send to Clinical Supervisor for signatures
• Develop Relapse Prevention plans with clients
• Coordinate after care services for transitioning residents
• Develop Continuing Care Plans with clients and update weekly
• Keep substance use portion of client files up to date in accordance with DHS 75 certification requirements
• Work collaboratively with other substance use disorder treatment agencies and provide referrals to community providers
• Act as consultant for substance use related crises
• Provide weekly client updates related to substance use for staffing notes, and prepare substance use section of discharge reports
• Prepare weekly updates for the Clinical Supervisor
• Meet with the Medical Director monthly
• Supervise urinalysis and breathalyzer testing
• Participate in scheduled client staffings and team meetings weekly
• Monitor and supervise residents
• Gather evaluation data, as assigned
• Work assigned shifts to meet the needs of resident and the agency
• Serve as on-call staff
• Participate in required clinical supervision and training necessary to maintain certification as a substance abuse counselor or substance abuse counselor-in-training

• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise provision of any substance use disorder treatment component by other staff.
• Supervise any assigned substance abuse intern or volunteer under the direction of the Program Manager

• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, gender responsive programming, ability to engage clients, knowledge of motivational interviewing, ASAM, DSM-5-TR, knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy, and ability to maintain a safe, stable residential treatment environment, and implement principles of trauma-informed care.
• At least one year of experience providing services to offenders.
• MSW or related advanced degree preferred.  ARC will consider a BA in Social Work, or a related degree, with work experience and knowledge.   
• Certification as a substance abuse counselor or substance abuse counselor-in-training