Roadrunner Health Services·Lovington, New Mexico
Provide counsel and support to patients with drug or alcohol dependency through individualized treatment plans and counseling sessions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor patient progress and educate families on the recovery process.
Essential duties and responsibilities of this position are described below and are subject to change by management, as may be necessitated by changes in business needs, contract requirements, accommodation requests or other reasons.
Job Summary: The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and with both inpatient clients and those participating in outpatient programs.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in the development/review of individualized behavioral/mental health treatment plans and in the monitoring and treatment of patients as indicated on the treatment plans.
Update and maintain accurate and legible patient information and records in accordance with policy.
Meets with clients to obtain personal information and medical histories and consults with other professionals to get a clear picture of the patient's status and extent of problems.
Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to patient's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.
Uses a combination of individual and group counseling sessions to help clients and observe their attitudes and readiness to accept help and guidance.
Inform, coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding patient discharge or transfer.
May act as a liaison with community agencies and contacts providing services to patients.
Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.
Acquire and maintain current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards.
Educates patients about community-based organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous and social and employment services that may help restore them to productive roles in the community.
Maintains case histories and progress reports.
Modifies treatment programs based on observation.
Assists patients with coping with family problems and recommends appropriate social services as support for the entire family unit.
Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program (peer review; record reviews; membership on the CQI committee as requested) and modifying clinical practices based on CQI recommendations.
Ensure compliance with all agency and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, guidelines including HIPPA.
Position Core Competencies: Problem Solving: Acts collaboratively in resolving problems.
Ability to present solutions rather than just identifying problems.
Can acknowledge when one does not know something and is willing to take personal responsibility for finding a solution.
Team Building: Works well with others and helps build a cohesive working environment.
Helps others learn and shares knowledge.
Respects diversity of the workplace and individuals' unique characteristics.
Able to appropriately express opinions in written and verbal form. Clear and articulate when speaking with an individual or group and using audience-appropriate language. Listens to others.
Ensures that medical record entries and other documentation are accurate, thorough and timely. Written documentation is completed on required forms or using required formats without omissions.
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Management: Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks. Effectively plans meetings/keep appointments and multitask effectively.
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Detail: Able to provide accurate and consistent work on a timely basis. Documents important details to ensure miscommunications are minimized.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or public health and specific training in alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in the field and be BLS/First Aid & CPR certified.
Market context
In New Mexico, behavioral-health roles are often competitive because employers look for clinicians with an active, unrestricted license and experience delivering evidence-based therapy in a HIPAA-compliant remote or hybrid setting. Flexible scheduling, professional development, and administrative support can make these openings more attractive, especially when billing and credentialing are handled for you. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and home-office setup before applying.
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