Chromosomal disorders counselor vs substance abuse counselor

Differences between chromosomal disorders counselor and substance abuse 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.

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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