Addictions Counselor - CARC

Company: CARLE
Location: Normal
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

The Addictions Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients within Carle Addiction Recovery Center under the direction of a clinical supervisor.

• Provide mental health counseling and substance use treatment to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
  • Performs mental health/substance use evaluations, including assessing need for ongoing counseling or other services.
  • Provides counseling to patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
  • Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in session
  • Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
  • Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
  • Provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress as appropriate
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

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