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"SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR"
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Job Description:

  • 1) Counsels and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse: Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of client.

  • 2) Formulates program for treatment and rehabilitation of client, using knowledge of drug and alcohol abuse problems and counseling and treatment techniques.

  • 3) Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist client in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.

  • 4) Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client.

  • 5) Refers client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.

  • 6) Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed.

  • 7) Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.

  • 8) May formulate and conduct programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.

  • 9) May prepare documents for presentation in court and accompany client to court as needed.

 

 

 


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Job Number: 10096