| Job Title |
Substance Abuse Counselor |
| Job Description |
Counsels And Aids Individuals And Families Requiring
Assistance Dealing With Substance Abuse Problems, Such As
Alcohol Or Drug Abuse: Interviews Clients, Reviews Records, And
Confers With Other Professionals To Evaluate Condition Of
Client. Formulates Program For Treatment And Rehabilitation Of
Client, Using Knowledge Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse Problems And
Counseling And Treatment Techniques. Counsels Clients
Individually And In Group Sessions To Assist Client In
Overcoming Alcohol And Drug Dependency. Counsels Family Members
To Assist Family In Dealing With And Providing Support For
Client. Refers Client To Other Support Services As Needed, Such
As Medical Evaluation And Treatment, Social Services, And
Employment Services. Monitors Condition Of Client To Evaluate
Success Of Therapy, And Adapts Treatment As Needed. Prepares And
Maintains Reports And Case Histories. May Formulate And Conduct
Programs To Promote Prevention Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse. May
Prepare Documents For Presentation In Court And Accompany Client
To Court As Needed.
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