Substance Abuse Counselor Job at New Season, Port Charlotte, FL

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  • New Season
  • Port Charlotte, FL

Job Description

Description For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").Operating in over 70 treatment centers in multiple states, our team members are engaged in medication-assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care management of individuals living with OUD. We treat the whole person and, in so doing, address the underlying causes of OUD in an effort to provide a continuum of care that not only addresses treatment needs but supports the patient on their journey to recovery. Job Summary:New Season operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.We take great pride in treating our patients with dignity and respect in each phase of their treatment experience Essential Functions:Works with patients to complete all intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.Documents patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.Completes patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.Identifies any clinical/case management needs and works to address those needs.Performs individual, group, and family counseling as required.Performs direct one-on-one patient conseling through individual or group counseling.Reports patient abuse, neglect and exploitation as required.Reports patient grievances as required.Educates patient in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.Obtains Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.Assists in monitoring all patient activities on center premises.Actively participates in community relations activities as directed and authorized.Ensures the reading and understanding of the Policy and Procedures Manual.Ensures compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 (Federal Confidentiality Regulations) and 45 CFR, Parts 160 & 164 (HIPAA)Is responsible for obtaining or maintaining proper licensure and/or certification according to specific state requirements.Actively participates in preparation for surveys and inspections conducted by CARF, the State, DEA, Board of Pharmacy and any other agency site visits as dictated by the state laws or regulations.Participates in all staff meetingsEnsures compliance with local, State, Federal and Colonial Management Group, LP rules, regulations and policies.Always acts in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.Performs other tasks as assigned by clinic, region or corporate leadership. Minimum Qualifications:Education/Licensure/Certification:Experience in substance abuse field is not required, but preferredQualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related fieldExperience Required:Minimum of 500 hours of experience in substance abuse is preferredSkill and Ability:Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize, and be dependable and reliableBasic mathematics skills Benefits:Competitive Pay3 weeks of PTOExcellent Medical (EPO & PPO plans), Dental, and Vision InsuranceFSA's and Teladoc servicesLife InsuranceShort/Long Term Disability401k with up to 3% matchingLeadership Development Academy EOC:Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season Is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws Job or State RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Human Services Related Field (Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, etc)

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