Counselor technician vs substance abuse counselor

Differences between counselor technician and substance abuse counselor duties and responsibilities

Counselor technician example responsibilities.

• Manage the dispute resolution/litigation process; responding to and resolving threaten litigation; responding to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Transport clients to AA and NA meetings.
• Transport clients to N/A or AA meetings each day, and also to the YMCA for recreational purposes.
• Provide written documentation, facilitate group and individual programming and ensure safety of patients.
• Supervise and/or escort patients in their medical and/or therapeutic treatments conduct by other professionals.
• Manage the dispute resolution/litigation process; responding to and resolving threaten litigation; responding to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
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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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