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Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and highly accessible healthcare to all the residents of the Eastern Shore who seek services. We offer a rich benefit package and competitive salaries. We have a culture of happiness, and we model our Core Values: Hope, Mastery, Autonomy, and Happiness. We hope you join our team.
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ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST / SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Personal stability, flexibility, energy, and commitment to working with the chronically mentally ill.
2. Current CPR and First Aid certification; driver's license and safe driving record; reliable transportation.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Associates degree in the Human Services field and two years’ experience working with chronically mentally ill clients. CSC-AD or CDC preferred
5. Experience in Substance Abuse counseling is required.
6. Meet credentialing and privileging requirements as set out in Policy and Procedures.
DUTIES:
- Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
- Initiate member assessments, develop person centered individual recovery plans, and document progress towards achieving goals, other related documentation requirements.
- Provide quality services to fulfill the organization’s mission of providing sanctuary and support to members.
- Positive role modeling for members and peers.
- Provide specialty expertise to the team in Substance Abuse
- Participate in trainings, employee meetings and team meetings as requested.
- Assist in coordination of services provided to our members.
- Support member’s healthcare needs and follow-up care.
- Regular visits of the members home to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
NARRATIVE: The Addictions Specialist will share the responsibility to carry out the activities designed to assure mission success on and off site, in groups and one-to-one contacts. The team will be responsible for the goals and strategies that make up the core of an individual member's program and progress.
AUTHORITY:Position reports to the Team Leader, who will also provide evaluations and schedules.
CLASSIFICATION, SALARY, AND BENEFITS: Regular, full-time position; exempt from overtime.
