Drug and alcohol treatment specialist vs addictions counselor

Differences between drug and alcohol treatment specialist and addictions counselor duties and responsibilities

Drug and alcohol treatment specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments and submit treatment recommendations for DUI and felony offenders.
• Facilitate positive consumer and personal relationships base on positive consumer and personal relationships base on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.

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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