San Francisco, CA
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
08/13/2024
Rancho Mirage,CA