Substance Abuse Counselor - OSAR
Company: PermiaCare
Location: Midland
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Job Number: 89
Location: MidlandSupervises: NFLSA: Non-ExemptDivision: SUDSalary:
$20.65 if BA or LCDC intern; $45,261 if LCDC
Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule;
Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and
clients changeDriving required: YTravel required: YSettings:
office, fieldPOSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:The OSAR (Outreach,
Screening, Assessment, and Referral) Substance Abuse Counselor
conducts daily screenings, either face-to-face or telephonically,
for clients seeking Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and
makes appropriate referrals for services such as SUD treatment,
mental health treatment, medical services, recovery support
services, HIV/TB/STD testing, Tobacco Cessation, and all other
appropriate referrals per client needs. Assessments are conducted
if a client is referred outside of Health Region 9. This position
works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major
activities through periodic meetings.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS:Education Required: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience Required: At least 2 years experience in the field of
substance abuse treatment preferred.Registration, Certification,
Licensure or other Qualifications Required:
- Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability
insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance
requirements.
- Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well
as pre-employment drug screen.
- Must possess current and valid LCDC or LCDC intern license or
obtain one within 6 months (if qualify as QMHP).ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide daily screenings for clients seeking substance use
treatment in accordance with the DSM-V criteria, State rules and
the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) criteria to determine
eligibility or referral.
- Ensure the client is referred for services not deemed as
substance use, such as psychiatric care, medical care,
psychological services, COPSD, and other appropriate services
determined by the needs of the client.
- Complete screenings with clients ensuring that all PermiaCare
and DSHS required forms are completed correctly and scanned into
the correct folder.
- Ensure that financial resources are determined during the
screening process and that documentation supporting the client's
financial status has been put in the client file such as paycheck
stubs, tax return, letter from employer, etc.
- Provide comprehensive assessment based on DSM-V criteria, State
standards, and determine appropriate service level for each client
admitted for services.
- Provide appropriate referrals based on screening and assessment
for each client.
- Screen every client on risk factors for HIV/STD/TB/HCV,
Hepatitis B and C, and nicotine use and be able to provide
appropriate referrals.
- Observe clients during screening and assessments and document
behavior, attitude and progress.
- Maintain knowledge in the up-to-date clinical aspects of adult
treatment service protocols.
- Provide tobacco screening and appropriate tobacco cessation
services for every client.
- Enter all client information into EHR within 24 hours of
services provided.
- Attend all staff meetings and program required trainings.
- Achieve and maintains program productivity as designated by
program supervisor.
- Provide presentations on services and addiction to community
organizations as requested.
- Provide motivational interview sessions as needed for
pre-admission services.
- Provide quality case management documenting all service
coordination activities as required in order to place client in
treatment services.
- Maintain professional attitude and behavior; follows Code of
Ethics for LCDCs
- Clinically supervise Counselor Interns and Practicum Students
as assigned.
- Ensure that all client records are behind locked doors and/or
appropriate locked files.
- Ensure that intervention and recovery support services are
offered to all people seeking services.
- Provide overdose prevention education, risk reduction
education, and naloxone to all people seeking services.
- Participate in crisis rotation on the OSAR on-call hotline
(Avail).
- Send reports to DFPS caseworkers, Probation and any other
entity requiring a report with a signed consent for each
agency.
- Scan all client screening documentation into appropriate
folders with 24 hours of service.
- Monitor and document patient progress.
- Educate patients and families on effects of substance
abuse.
- Act in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
- Facilitate educational and recreational activities.
- Maintain detailed records of patient care plans and
progress.
- Provide coping strategies and relapse prevention plans.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as
needed.
- Advocate for patient rights and coordinate discharge
plans.
- Provide crisis intervention services.
- Provide individual, group and family counseling.
- Meet unit performance measures or targets.
- Maintain assigned caseload.
- Coordinate services to designated caseload.
- Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within
timeframe required.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment
information, client files and protected health information in
compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established
procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance.
Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for
the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and
completeness of program's processes.
- Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and
reporting requirements.
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy
requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with
individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and
visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful
behavior at all times.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor.
- Open and process mail/email in a timely manner.
- Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests
timely and accurately.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with
procedures, rules and regulations.
- Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma
informed approach.
- Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the
program in the community.
- Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company
policies and procedures.
- Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance,
acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times.
Driving may be required for this position.
- Complete all training as assigned prior to due date.
- Other duties as assigned.MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of
ADA; they are still required duties):
- Fill in for other SUD staff as needed.
- Provides training to Counselor Interns.
- Assists with maintaining cleanliness of job sites.
- Provide translation, if applicable.
- Participate in team meeting or staffings.
- Participate in community activities and/or attends community
meetings as needed.
- Participate in workgroups and committees as assigned.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to recognize signs of alcohol or drug intoxication and
have knowledge of withdrawal signs and symptoms.
- Ability communicate with client and treatment providers
effectively and coordinate with staff, community service agencies
and law enforcement officials.
- Ability to remain emotionally engaged and supportive.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Understanding of evidence based therapies and
interventions.
- Understanding of 12 step recovery process.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations
and rules.
- Ability to handle high stress situations in a professional
manner.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality.
- Effective multi-tasking skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Welcoming, positive behavior.
- Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in
writing.
- Effective time management skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills, including positive
attitude.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Knowledge of trauma informed theories, principles and
practices.
- Flexibility and adaptability to different work
environments.
- Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and
Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Reading and comprehending.
- Reasoning and analyzing.
- Ability to coordinate with various inter-agency personnel.
- Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/First Aid requirements.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport
with individuals including co-workers.
- Ability to display comfort in interacting with individuals of
diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds and with social
service, healthcare, educational and criminal justice
organizations, as needed.
- Ability to acquire and utilize new skills as the job
requires.
- Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor,
individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of
activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives
without constant supervision.
- Model professionalism by appropriate dress, language, ethics
and work habits.
- Ability to drive personal and/or company vehicle. This position
may require travel to agency program sites, community and
residential sites, and/or locations outside the PermiaCare
catchment area. This position may require transport of agency
individuals and/or individuals served.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:Abilities Required:
- Heavy Lifting, 15 lbs & over
- Heavy Carrying, 15 lbs & over
- Straight Pulling
- Walking
- Standing
- Sitting
- Operating office equipment
- Operating motor vehicle
- Ability to see
- Identify colors
- Hearing (with aid)
- Ability to write
- Ability to count
- Ability to read
- Ability to tell timeOther (specify): driving required. May
require some travel after hours and overnight.WORKSITE CONDITIONS:
- Travel
- Inside
- Working closely with others
- Working aloneADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other characteristic protected by state or
federal law.This job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may
be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job
description does not constitute an employment contract with
PermiaCare. Employment is at-will. PM22
PI304a1a78ab90-37248-34780452
Keywords: PermiaCare, San Angelo , Substance Abuse Counselor - OSAR, Other , Midland, Texas
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...