Job description

We are currently seeking a part time or full-time Substance Abuse Counselor for our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Simpsonville, SC.

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We are happy to help you learn and grow into the role.

Ascent Recovery Solutions (ARS) is an independent state of the art center for medication assisted treatment for individuals struggling with an opioid addiction. With a full-circle of care that includes physicians, pharmacists, counselors, nurses, and other service coordinators employing a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications, we treat the addiction and its underlying causes encompassing the social, psychological, and financial stresses that decrease relapse and make successful recovery possible.

Position Characteristics:

Addiction counselors provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions. These can include alcoholism, drug addiction, or other behavioral needs. They assist with modifying behaviors and may provide counseling services to patients and family members through an outpatient setting. They also work with the patient to develop a unique treatment plan that centers around the patient and his or her specific needs and support systems to maximize their recovery success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties that are assigned:

• Completing assessments, intakes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharges, and other necessary paperwork associated with managing a caseload of up to 50 patients in a timely manner compliant with regulations.
• Providing individual, family, and group counseling using Evidence Based Practices to meet the needs of the patient.
• Assisting patients with defining and achieving realistic goals.
• Identifies any clinical/case management needs and works to address those needs.
• Reports patient abuse, neglect and exploitation as required.
• Educates patient in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.
• Conducting urinalysis screenings if needed.
• Providing crisis interventions as needed.
• Assisting in peer-to-peer record audits.
• Ensuring patient confidentiality in compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 (Federal Confidentiality Regulations) and 45 CFR, Parts 160 & 164 (HIPAA)
• Providing supportive counseling in conjunction with Medical and Nursing Services.
• Monitoring patient activities on center premises.
• Obtaining or maintaining proper licensure and/or certification according to specific state requirements.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by clinic, region or corporate leadership.
• Always acts in the best interests of the patient within the scope of law and regulations.
• Honors the company by supporting and protecting the proprietary data and rights of the company.
• Participates in all staff meetings as needed
• Ensures compliance with local, State, Federal and Ascent’s rules, regulations and policies.
• Contributing to the ongoing assessment and treatment planning process through participation in daily reports, case reviews, and treatment team meetings.
• Reads and understands the Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Accepts being on call after hours when needed
• Actively participates in community relations activities as directed and authorized.
• Actively participates in preparation for surveys and inspections conducted by CARF, the State, DEA, Board of Pharmacy and any other agency site visits as dictated by the state laws or regulations

**Supervision for substance abuse certification is offered on site at no additional cost to our employees.**

Position Requirements:

· Certified/licensed in addiction counseling in the state of SC or wants to be in the process for state certification with APSC (formerly SCADAC)

• Candidate must be willing to start early in the morning, as work hours start at 5:45 AM.
• No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.
• If in recovery, three years of continuous verifiable abstinence is required.
• NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. All you need is a positive attitude and good work ethic. We are happy to help you learn the rest and grow into the role.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and be dependable and reliable
• Basic mathematics skills
• Bilingual and experience treating opiate-addicted patients is always a plus but not required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Simpsonville, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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