Chromosomal disorders counselor vs chemical dependency professional

Differences between chromosomal disorders counselor and chemical dependency professional 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.

Chemical dependency professional example responsibilities.

• Lead training for staff on specific counseling interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders.
• Observe strict compliance with all HIPPA guidelines
• Conduct substance use assessments, diagnose DSM multi-axis clients, and design ISSP treatment plans.
• Maintain a positive therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Encourage patients towards choosing in-patient/out-patient treatment, or transitional living environments, after their detox needs.
• Provide daily group and individual psychotherapy at an outpatient rehabilitation facility for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
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