Chemical Dependency Job Description
Chemical dependency
provides required information about the patients according to confidentiality guidelines Provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services.
Chemical Dependency Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Carries out counseling of drug/alcohol or addicted patients, or MICA patients within the structure of a comprehensive treatment plan.Demonstrates listening skills, empathy, confrontation and supportive skills, ability to monitor patient compliance, participation, and motivation.Demonstrates ability to communicate treatment with other members of interdisciplinary team.Establishes long-term counseling relationships with patients
Identify patient clinical problems in diagnostic summary and incorporates them into treatment planning process utilizing JCAHO, program standards, and 12 step principles
Maintain communication with the treatment team regarding patient management
Deliver treatment services including individual and family sessions, lectures and group therapy according to the guidelines of WAC 246-811 and RCW 18.205 and under the direction and tutoring of a Chemical Dependency Professional
Facilitate treatment groups and provide case-management on a as needed basis
Performs intake evaluations by direct interview of persons applying for treatment.Assesses chemical use history including pattern, type, and amount of use of licit, prescription, or illicit substances.Assesses patients for symptoms of psychosocial dependence, motivation for change, and personal resources.Gathers family historical data concerning drug and alcohol usage, relationship, and current functioning
Collaborate with patient/support system in evaluating, diagnosing patients utilizing current edition Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and/or providing specialized psychotherapy services as described in CPT to reduce and/or resolve symptoms of psychiatric and/or substance use disorders identified
Utilize established approaches and standards and complete assessment of patient risk to self and/or others
Perform patient chemical dependency assessments
Plan and facilitate group therapy
Chemical Dependency Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Chemical Dependency
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CASAC, CPR, AHA, CPI, CADAC
Education for Chemical Dependency
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the chemical dependency job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Counseling, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Substance Abuse, Education, Behavioral Science, Human Services, Sociology, Health
Skills for Chemical Dependency
Desired skills for chemical dependency include:
Proper body mechanics
Safety measures and infection control
Accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors
Legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality
Treatment
Patient rights and confidentiality
State regulations with regard to ethics
Social service agencies
Treatment services
Section specific test information and instrumentation
Desired experience for chemical dependency includes:
LCSW or Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
Prior substance abuse agency experience
Progressive nursing leadership in an acute care behavioral health setting
3 years of experience as a nurse in a behavioral health and/or chemical Dependency hospital setting
Staff and scheduling experience
Survey experience (JCAH, CMS, CDPH, CARF,etc.) and experience in the interpretation and implementation of regulatory language
Chemical Dependency Examples
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Chemical Dependency Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of chemical dependency. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for chemical dependency
- Performs treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of or dependency on alcohol and other drugs
- Documents group notes, treatment plans
- Coordinate and participate in case staffing
- Partner with Nursing and Medical Directors of these areas to develop program and fiscal planning for the services
- Collaborate to develop integrated delivery system for assigned areas and seamless patient care plan
- Conduct or oversee the hiring and orientation of employees utilizing approved interview processes
- Participate in collecting information and development of budgets
- Collaborate with staff to develop patient satisfaction improvement plans based on patient and family centered care
- Utilize established approaches and standards
- Work under the supervision of the Chemical Dependency Counselor, Patient Services Coordinator and Patient Services Manager to implement, maintain and coordinate the case management of chemical dependency patients
Qualifications for chemical dependency
- Experience in policy and procedure development
- Experience working in a labor union environment with an understanding of contractual issues and terms
- One (1) year (within the past three (3) years) NP experience as a NP providing specialized care for persons with drug and/or alcohol dependency including withdrawal intervention
- Completion of specialized training in the study of addiction
- Highly effective public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science field (A bachelor’s degree in a non-behavioral science field plus an additional 2 years’ experience as a chemical dependency counselor may be substituted for the degree requirement)
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of chemical dependency. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chemical dependency
- Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment
- Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN
- Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department
- Outreach on escalated situations to facilitate resolution, follow up with community providers on treatment episodes that extend beyond normal parameters
- Obtain information from providers to facilitate access to clinically appropriate services throughout the treatment continuum
- Perform all levels of preadmission assessment, from inquiry to biopsychosocial assessment, aspects of the clinical admission process
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, ethical discernment and decisive judgment
- Conduct proactive outreach and education services to adults, youth, families and the community regarding substance use, tobacco use and problem gambling provide referrals for available services and resources
- Implement, maintain and coordinate all activities provided by this position by keeping up to date and accurate records
- Conduct proactive outreach services to youth at a variety of community sites to identify the needs of youth who are abusing alcohol and other drugs
Qualifications for chemical dependency
- Graduate of an RN program (ADN or BSN)
- Must be currently licensed by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Experience in a behavioral health facility preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervised experience-providing services for persons with co-occurring disorders
- Current R.N
- Administrative tasks to support outreach / education services
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Our company is looking to fill the role of chemical dependency. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for chemical dependency
- Assist with development and revision of treatment plans specific to the individual patient's problems identified in the BPS assessment as needed
- Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based chemical dependency treatment modalities and the ability to perform related functions consistent with patient's age, gender, cultural and spiritual influences
- Perform a variety of complex clerical tasks requiring independence, sound judgment, and initiative in determining appropriate action taken
- Perform excellent customer service to those in sensitive and difficult situations
- Screen callers using discretion and independent judgment
- Support requests for statistical reporting and other complex data gathering activities
- Respond appropriately according to age related needs and considerations of this population
- Establishes budgets, revenue projections, identifies and communicates resources necessary for operation of programs
- Increase census and establish new innovative programs
- Open new venues to increase census
Qualifications for chemical dependency
- Two years recent clinical experience working in an Inpatient Psychiatric facility
- Ideal candidate will have experience in an ER setting
- CPI and MAB are preferred or required within 6 months of hire
- Certified to write 5150 holds is preferred
- Two years of customer experience preferably in a healthcare setting, working directly with patients
- Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a chemical dependency. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chemical dependency
- Create market material, with social media and other venues
- Manage a team of Business Development personnel to work with operations to establish and growth opportunities
- Collaborative with current marketing team to establish contacts, expand outreach and growth for Detox
- Work with physicians, and Rehab Directors, to tour facility and services
- Maintain all log sheets of census, discharge placements and marketing trends
- Work with contracts to establish new payers and relationships
- Meet regularly with Clinical Supervisor to review cases and for evaluation and feedback regarding clinical and work related performance
- May assist in preparing charts, filing patient charts, breaks-down cancelled, discharged or rescheduled patient files (as appropriate)
- Provides motivational interviewing, assessment and interventions to move patients through the stages of change, crisis intervention
- Supervise and provide evaluations of clinical staff according to organizational policies, procedures and protocols
Qualifications for chemical dependency
- Experience scheduling for multiple providers in an outpatient clinic or other setting
- Experience using EPIC software
- We are looking for strong medicine candidates who can function autonomously, as this is a patient population with many medical comorbidities
- Preferably three to five years equivalent combination of education and experience, however will train a strong new graduate
- New York State license as a Registered Physician Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (or related field) preferred
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Chemical Dependency Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of chemical dependency. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for chemical dependency
- Provide Senior Leadership with input to the development and implementation of new programs to increase and maintain patient volumes and satisfaction
- Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN
- Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel
- Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required
- Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies
- Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities
- Advocate for members throughout the process and in consultation with clinical manager and peer review staff
- Focus on admission and continuity of care for individuals with chemical use disorders
- Review provider assessments and make clinical determinations of the appropriate level of care, and identify any gaps in care
- Establish a working rapport with network providers and promote best practices
Qualifications for chemical dependency
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant/CNA from the State of California, or completion of first semester of Registered Nurse program or equivalent
- Must be conversant in English and be able to accurately document in the patient electronic medical record (computerized chart)
- Must obtain Limited Phlebotomy certification within one year of hire as a PCA (or RN license)
- PhD, PsyD or EdD from an APA Accredited Program
- Completion of an APA accredited doctoral internship in clinical psychology
- Previous experience in a chemical dependency program