Chelan, Washington
Chemical Dependency Counselor Job Opening in Chelan, Washington - Full Time - 40 Hours/Week - Sun - Wed
Full Benefit Package
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides chemical dependency counseling services to Sanctuary patients as part of a multi-dimensional treatment team.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Conduct assessments in accordance with state laws and Hospital policy.
Ensure appropriate releases of information and all other intake forms are completed at the time of the assessment.
Complete a Continued Stay Review form on each patient upon completion of the assessment, develop a Master Problem List, and determine a course of treatment.
Develop an initial treatment plan with the patient within 24 hours of being assessed as medically able to participate in treatment.
Ensure that the patient meets criteria for placement in at least a Level III.7 modality, as defined by the ASAM PPC.
Facilitate group therapy and educational sessions in accordance with the daily activities schedule.
Ensure that each patient has an individual counseling session at least twice weekly.
Facilitate the transfer of a patient to a lower level of care once all objectives are achieved that need to be addressed in the inpatient program.
Maintain at least one current treatment plan on all patients currently receiving services.
Meet with treatment team at least once weekly to discuss patient?s progress toward treatment goals.
Make transportation arrangements a week prior to discharge. Appointments with outpatient providers, mental health counselors, physicians, other agencies should be made at time of admission.
Complete a Discharge Summary prior to discharge, and give the patient a copy to hand carry along with other discharge paperwork. Exceptions may be made if the patient leaves treatment abruptly or prematurely. In this case, a Discharge Summary must be completed within 24 hours and a copy of it forwarded to the patient and any other person or agency for which there is a valid release of information.
Provides supervision of a counselor trainee?s clinical experience and coordinates with nursing supervision regarding Addiction Technician duties.
Communicate with other staff members (supervisor, counselors, trainees, techs, nurses, etc.) regarding patient needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have certification from the Department of Health as a Chemical Dependency Professional.
Must meet all qualification requirements outlined in the Sanctuary Personnel Manual.
Knowledge of all laws governing chemical dependency treatment, Deferred Prosecution, DOL requirements, and Department of Health regulations is required.
Knowledge of ASAM PPC is required.
HOSPITAL STANDARDS
Supports the Mission and Vision of Lake Chelan Community Hospital by basing decisions and actions on the following Core Values:
Relationships ? Relationships form the foundation for our care and service.
Strives to develop, nurture, and enhance relationships with:
patients and their families
our community
physicians and other healthcare providers
other caregivers
Integrity ? Our actions tell our community what LCCH stands for and who we are.
Strives to:
do the right things for our patients, their families, and each other
work to earn the trust of those we serve
communicate openly, honestly, and with the highest ethical standards
Compassion ? Every Lake Chelan Community Hospital caregiver touches the lives of the patients and families we serve.
Strives to:
treat each patient, family member, and other caregivers with kindness and caring
improve understanding of, and respond to the needs of, our diverse community
respect and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and their families
recognize that compassion is essential to healing
give each other grace by recognizing that we are human, and therefore not perfect, as we strive for excellence
Respect ? We honor the dignity and worth of each individual.
Strives to:
treat everyone we serve, and those with whom we work, with the highest levels of professionalism, acceptance, and dignity
be open to everyone who needs our care and time, recognizing that they have the right to our services
be open-minded and appreciate the perspectives and life experiences that others bring to the table
acknowledge and celebrate diversity in our community and our organization
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Chemical Dependency Counseling: 1 year
Required license or certification:
WA State CDP
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