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.