Certified Drug and Substance Addictions Counselor
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Luke Staffing is hiring a Certified Drug and Substance Addictions Counselor. The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide services at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, assessing patients, performing triage duties, and formulating goal-directed care plans. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of patient self-care, providing treatment and discharge instructions, and performing systematic data collection. The counselor will also ensure a safe environment, identify learning needs, assist in staff instruction, and maintain accurate documentation.
Key focus areas include Assess each patient and perform triage duties as assigned, Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care, and Evaluate effectiveness of patient self-care.
Successful candidates bring Associate Of Arts In Behavioral Science, Completion Of Navy Drug And Alcohol Counselor School, and National Association Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Counselors Certification. Important skills include Assess Patients, Perform Triage Duties, Formulate Plan Of Care, Evaluate Effectiveness Of Patient Self-Care, Provide Treatment Instructions, and Provide Discharge Instructions.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
SITE OF SERVICE:
U.S. Naval Hospital Guam
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree/Education: (one of the following)
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Possess an Associate of Arts degree in a behavioral science with specialized training in substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment.
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Completion of the Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor School (NDACS) that leads to Navy Certification as Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.
Certification: Maintain a national certification credential by
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National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
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National Board for Certified Counselors
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International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.
Experience: Possess a minimum of one year experience within the last three years as a Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Counselor working in an out/inpatient setting.
License: Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted License as an Alcoholism and/or Drug Abuse Counselor in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
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The HCW shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract as well as the following:
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Assess each patient and perform triage duties as assigned.
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Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care which based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes, and which is prioritized according to patient needs and available resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
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Evaluate effectiveness of patient self-care and ensure all aspects of clinical care support the progression of patient toward set outcomes.
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Provide treatment and discharge instructions upon patient release.
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Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological, and cognitive status.
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Provide a safe and clean environment for each patient.
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Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.
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Assist in planning instruction to ancillary personnel and staff.
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Demonstrate sound knowledge base and action in the care and decision making for designated patient situations. If weaknesses or deficiencies are identified either by peer reviews, quality control retorts (QCRs), or evaluations the HCW will be required to complete refresher training (in-services, competency reviews, continuing education, etc.) at Contractor expense.
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Perform documentation (manually and/or by use of computer) duties on unit and in-patient record that are timely, accurate, and concise.
HOURS:
Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0730 and 2200 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5-to-9-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch break, respectively. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.
Base Down Days:
During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer
Links: To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com
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