Therapeutic mentor vs substance abuse counselor

Differences between therapeutic mentor and substance abuse counselor duties and responsibilities

Therapeutic mentor example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Attend IEP meetings to validate the treatment that the client is doing outside of school.
• Document treatment plans, and assist with IEP sessions, interventions, and client behaviors using Microsoft applications.
• Develop a mentoring relationship with assign DCF youth in a one-on-one setting
• Support students in developing effective study habits, time management skills, academic motivation, and organization skills.
• Teach positive social skills, weight training, assistance with homework and studying the bible to promote spiritual growth.

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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