Aids counselor vs substance abuse counselor

Differences between aids counselor and substance abuse counselor duties and responsibilities

Aids counselor example responsibilities.

• Lead a successful group of kids by ensuring safety and behavioral expectations are met and providing structure and organize educational activities.
• Certify in CPR and basic first aid.
• Lead a successful group of kids by ensuring safety and behavioral expectations are met and providing structure and organize educational activities.
• Collaborate with peers in leadership capacity at recreational summer camp leading, coordinating and organizing daily activities and weekly field trips.

Substance abuse counselor example responsibilities.

• Ensure and manage the compliance with Didi Hirsch policies and procedures, contracts and other regulatory agencies, HIPAA and DMH.
• Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
• Perform assessment of patients using ASAM criteria and recommendation for appropriate level of programming.
• Process detox patient admissions on computer system which include - conducting alcohol and drug assessment, taking psycho/social history.
• Provide clinical services, patient care, education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients receiving methadone maintenance and detoxification treatment.
• Certify for first aid and CPR.
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