Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist Job at Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
*Sign on bonus of $800 per year. $400 at the start of employment, $200 at 6 months and $200 at first anniversary.*
THE LOCATION:
Coudersport, PA
THE DUTIES:
- Evaluates and assesses individuals referred to outpatient to determine the extent of the problem and developing a course of treatment by collecting drug and alcohol data, collecting psychosocial data, observing behavior, completing other screenings as necessary (ie co-occurring screenings), and referring clients to other agencies as needed.
- Coordinating and recommending client’s for residential treatment when appropriate and provide follow up outpatient for clients leaving treatment.
- Establishes and maintains cohesive relationships with referral sources outside the agency.
- Keeps and maintains outpatient charts on a daily basis by completing all necessary forms.
- Works with new employees in on the job training to ensure they develop necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to work with clients.
- Attends supervision, staffing, trainings and other meetings necessary for the overall functioning of the outpatient program.
- Completes urinalysis as needed to facilitate effective treatment.
- Provides outpatient treatment for Student Assistance Programs, Jails and or Hospitals as needed.
- Enters all information needed for electronic files.
- Provides treatment in other outpatient facilities as necessary.
- Provides counseling for Potter County DUI and Drug Court and offers case coordination on Court Dates.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
THE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to learn the drug and alcohol abusing subculture.
- Ability to learn crisis intervention methods; individual, family, group and marital counseling techniques; and techniques for modifying behavior.
- Ability to read and understand office guidelines and office forms, such as, liability forms, insurance forms, staffing forms, and consent forms.
- Ability to learn to conduct individual, group, family and marital counseling sessions.
- Ability to learn to write and update treatment plans, admission and discharge summaries, daily progress notes, monthly reports, form letters, and correspondence relating to specific clients.
- Ability to learn to assess level of client dependency on substances, progress in treatment, and environmental factors influencing client.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
A bachelor's degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human service) or other related field.
Driver's License is required. Drug testing is required.
ADAS offers a competitive benefit package to full-time employees. It includes Vacation, Sick and Personal Time, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Flex Spending, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k with matching, etc...
ADAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Trauma Informed Care agency providing quality support to our clients.
Any interested applicant should contact Brooke Boyer, Clerk Typist III at (814) 642-9541 by Friday, April 28, 2023.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,665.00 - $37,602.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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