Adult school counselor vs addictions counselor

Differences between adult school counselor and addictions counselor duties and responsibilities

Adult school counselor example responsibilities.

• Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
• Work towards empowering juveniles and their families to support a positive lifestyle by providing strength base intensive intervention and rehabilitation services.
• Organize and lead regular youth and college bible studies, teaching about prayer and promoting spirituality.

Addictions counselor example responsibilities.

• Ensure and manage the compliance with Didi Hirsch policies and procedures, contracts and other regulatory agencies, HIPAA and DMH.
• Develop treatment plans and recommend a level of care within ASAM and DSM-IV guidelines, and approve requirements.
• Restore patients to productive roles by educating them about available community base organizations, and social and employment services.
• Perform initial evaluations and intakes, make eligibility determinations, conduct rehabilitation planning and problem solving, and counseling.
• Provide drug, alcohol, and rehabilitation counseling and education in a residential therapeutic community for female drug offenders.
• Serve as an advocate for family with private/public school-relate agencies (IEP meetings/education plans).
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