Substance abuse counselor vs vocational rehabilitation counselor

Differences between substance abuse counselor and vocational rehabilitation counselor 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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Vocational rehabilitation counselor example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with institutions of higher learning and local organizations to help assign veterans achieve independent living and academic success.
• Conduct vocational assessments, transferable skills analyses, labor market surveys; write r sum s and relate correspondence.
• Conduct diagnosis interview, eligibility determination, review assessments, plan and implement individual plan for employment (IPE).
• Determine eligibility for services and develop individualized rehabilitation programs.
• Provide independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities.
• Apply creative and professional conflict resolution strategies to ensure RTW plan success.
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