Substance Use Counselor | Behavioral Health

Current Employees:

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Assists and supports staff/students, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
• Completes hospital-wide mandatory inservices as well as age-specific unit education requirements (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics).
• Conducts educational sessions in community and schools as needed, as observed by supervisor. Uses age-specific techniques and didactic materials to meet target group needs.
• Conducts initial and care plan reviews according to unit policies as observed by chart review.
• Reviews and updates target dates on care plan.
• Conducts screening and/or assessments to make appropriate referral to inpatient and outpatient providers consistent with the needs of the patient.
• Develops and implements an individualized treatment approach.
• Facilitates age-appropriate groups which reflect treatment plans being carried out and an ability to prioritize and intervene in crises as observed by chart review and supervisor.
• Facilitates communication between nursing personnel, physicians, referral sources, community partners and other departments, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
• Meets regularly with the Social Services Coordinator to coordinate roles, functions and planning.
• Meets with patients routinely to review and update care plan. Communicates the process with the assigned staff member as observed by chart review. Uses age-specific criteria in developing and assessing the plan of care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required:
Education - Bachelors degree in Related Field
Certification - Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Accredited University or accredited training facility or South Dakota Board of Addiction & Prevention Professionals (BAPP)

Preferred:

Certification - Licensed Professional Counselor - South Dakota Department of Social Services
Experience - 3+ years of Chemical Dependency Experience
Education - Masters degree in Related Field

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Make a difference.  Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.