Counselor, instructor vs substance abuse counselor

Differences between counselor, instructor and substance abuse counselor duties and responsibilities

Counselor, instructor example responsibilities.

• Manage procurement and employment of training aids and devices and ammunition along with require logistical support.
• Provide lead support to visitation programming including training and direction to visitation facilitators on program protocol, procedures, and requirements.
• Organize and lead regular youth and college bible studies, teaching about prayer and promoting spirituality.

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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