Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Details

• Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
  
  • The position is responsible for coordinating services to address the complex needs of substance using patients and their families; providing assessment, supportive counseling and interventions for patients of the emergency department
• Reports to
  
  • Director-Emergency Department
• Supervises
  
  • None
• Ages of Patients
  
  • Varies
• Blood Borne Pathogens
  
  • Minimal
• Qualifications
  
  • Education
    
    • Required: Associates Degree in a health related field
    • Preferred: Bachelor Degree or higher in health related field
  • Licensure/Certification
    
    • Required: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or obtained within six (6) months of hire
    • Required: SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) training or completion within two (2) months of hire
  • Experience
    
    • Required: One (1) year substance use counseling and 2 years in a health related field
    • Required: Two (2) years working with community substance use programs
    • Preferred: behavioral health experience
• Essential Responsibilities
  
  • Completes assessment of patients according to professional standards. Documents using facts only without attitude, judgment or opinions. Includes all telephone calls made with person's name and phone number.
  • Conducts a discharge planning needs assessment and develops a post-acute care plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet desired goals for the next step in the continuum.
  • Communicates to patient/family, and interdisciplinary team members their options and plans for ongoing substance use treatment. Communicates to patients their choices regarding post-acute care plans, and respects these choices as defined by federal, state and regulatory requirements.
  • Updates the team as to the status of the after-care plans. Re-evaluates and revises the plan as additional information is acquired and keeps patient/family and team informed of changes in the plan.
  • Maintains current knowledge and awareness of payer/reimbursement practices.
  • Develops strong relationships with community substance use resources to ensure appropriate patient access after discharge. Completes timely referrals to post-acute care providers, ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to federal and regulatory requirements.
  • Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling and advocacy to assist patients and/or family with adjustment.
  • Helps patient/family understand, accept and follow medical recommendations within the context of self-determination.
  • Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians concerning substance use issues.
  • Facilitates resource acquisition for the unfunded patient, as available.
  • Provides education to patient and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment, discharge plan and/or life situation.
  • Serves as a resource to members of the interdisciplinary team and patient/family regarding coverage issues, discharge options and community resources. Participates in team meetings.
  • Documents according to hospital policy.
  • Collaborates with supervisor to promote continuous process improvement, which results in efficiency, cost effectiveness, and the highest level of clinical excellence.
  • Calls in and writes APS, CPS, domestic violence reports when warranted.
  • Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and reports suspected violations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 Eisenhower Health

 07/15/2024

 Rancho Mirage,CA