Substance Abuse Counselor Job
Location:
Plano, TX
Description:
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR Provide individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and/or substance abuse education classes to clients and family members to assist them in recognizing problems and causal factors related to substance abuse and developing alternative/coping behaviors. Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans in cooperation with clients to assist them in remaining substance-free and coping with social, marital, legal, financial, and/or employment problems. Performs assessments of clients' needs, motivations, and backgrounds; prepares substance abuse bio-psychosocial assessment summaries. Interviews clients, family members, and others to gather info for use by the treatment team; explains the program methods and objectives and obtains their cooperation in the treatment/rehabilitation process. Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans. Perform follow-up activities for outpatients and/or aftercare clients to obtain referral services such as support group counseling, and/or vocational training. Develop client progress reports and evaluations according to agency and program qualifications. Review policies and procedures. Participate in program development Performs other related work as assigned.
Education/experience:
2 Year Degree
Company:
Access Counseling Group
Posted:
February 20 on The Job Spider
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