• Substance Use Disorder Clinician

    Sweetser (Brunswick, ME)


    Substance Use Disorder Clinician

     

    Job Code:12913

     

    Department:Therapy Clinic Based

     

    FT/PT Status:Full Time

    Summary:

    Provides assessment, counseling and consultation for clients who have a history of substance use. Provides training to not licensed staff in Substance Abuse general consultation and program resource development in Substance Abuse services for treatment teams.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    + Assesses individual and family situations and the impact that past/current substance use has had on the individual and family system.

    + After assessment, identify those in need of substance abuse treatment and provide appropriate services or referrals.

    + Run substance use groups

    + Formulate and implement treatment goals and objectives for clients and families.

    + Work with other team members and community representatives toward development and implementation of treatment process.

    + Understand and implement therapy techniques and practices, group treatment, and individual therapy as appropriate.

    + Offer substance abuse perspective in discussions regarding proposal development and implementation of program changes that respond to the changing needs of clients served.

    + Provide training and consultation on Substance Abuse treatment as requested.

    + Maintain records in a timely manner in accordance within organization expectations.

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a closely affiliated field.

    CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

    Appropriate licensing at State level: LADC

    EXPERIENCE:

    Minimally, one year of demonstrated competence in substance abuse assessment and counseling.

     

    Demonstrated knowledge of substance abuse and its impact on children and families.