Alcohol/Drug Counselor II
Location: Rankin Mississippi
Description: State of Mississippi is currently interviewing Alcohol/Drug Counselor II right now, this position will be placed in Mississippi. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. This is responsible, para-professional work in the implementation of delegated treatment modalities in a structured program, under the supervision of a professional person. Incumbent pa! rticipates in decisions regarding treatment for chemically dependent individuals and families and carries out special tasks within a total treatment plan for these persons. Work involves the process of maintaining and recording assessments of individuals receiving treatment. Also involved is communication with services outside of the employing agency. The incumbent may supervise other counselors with less experience, as delegated. Supervision is received from the Program Director.
Examples of Work:
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists the Program Director in providing individual and group counseling for patients of the Alcohol/Drug Detoxification/Stabilization program.
Serves on a team with doctors, nurses, and other staff to formulate a plan for the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of the patient.
Assists in the supervision of all intake procedures for p! atients entering the Alcohol/Drug Detoxification and Stabiliza! tion Program.
Is responsible to the Program Director for the referral of the patient to other agencies in the patient's respective communities.
Maintains records and documentation of patient activities.
Completes admission and discharge information for patients.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed t! o the State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED);
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in work directly related to a treatment program.
Substitution Statement:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), directly related education, and directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
Essential Functions:
Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Provides group and individual counseling services, with special emphasis on alcohol and drug
education.
2. Participates on treatment teams, maintaining regular communic! ation with other treatment team members.
3. Performs case management and quality assurance duties involving the treatment of patients and the maintenance of associated records and documentation.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:49:16 GMT