Sweetser
full-time
Job Status
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.
Position can be located in either Brunswick or Lewiston.
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Job Details
Job Code: 12305
Posted On: July 16, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Status: full-time
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