Substance abuse counselor vs licensed social worker

Differences between substance abuse counselor and licensed social worker duties and responsibilities

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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Licensed social worker example responsibilities.

• Foster self-determination of patients by evaluating for vocational rehabilitation that includes employment, volunteering, or education opportunities.
• Evaluate and provide psychotherapy services to patients diagnose with serious and persistent mental illness and/or chemical dependency within an inpatient setting.
• Provide clinical supervision to MSW students.
• Supervise and train MSW students during their final concentration practicum.
• Plan and facilitate trainings that address trauma exposure and the impact of compassion fatigue on administrative staff.
• Provide medically relate social services to residents in a sub-acute, short term rehabilitation unit.
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