Chromosomal disorders counselor vs addictions counselor

Differences between chromosomal disorders counselor and addictions counselor duties and responsibilities

Chromosomal disorders counselor example responsibilities.

• Coordinate individual client treatment plans to achieve individual and department rehabilitation goals.
• Develop a court-ordered outpatient program including IOP, general outpatient and aftercare levels.
• Facilitate substance abuse group counseling sessions to assist patients in recognizing causal factors of substance abuse and in developing coping behaviors.
• Provide behavior modification and social skills training to children and adolescents with ADHD and other behavioral and emotional disorders.

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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