MORGANSTATEUNIVERSITY
JOB SPECIFICATON
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Class Code: FLSA Code: N/E (Non-Exempt)
PayRange: 09
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, provides counseling services to clients ofan alcoholism or drug addiction program
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Conducts initial intake and evaluation.
- Identifies symptoms of the acutely ill alcoholic or drug addictedclient and responds to their needs by securing appropriate medicalservices.
- Identifies family, employment, or other difficulties.
- Participates in group and/or individual counseling of clients andtheir families.
- Makes referrals to other social service or health care agencies.
- Participates in clinical data collection for research activities.
- Develops and presents case histories.
- Participates in training allied health students in addictioncounseling methods and techniques.
- Assists in developing training and education seminars andworkshops.
MorganStateUniversity Job Specification
Substance Abuse Program Specialist
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Note:
The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specificduties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: Three years providing counseling services in a health careor social work setting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
General knowledge of basic counseling; of the requirements forconfidentiality of records and communications regarding clients.Skill in interviewing and counseling techniques. Ability tocommunicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare clearand concise records and reports; to make effective presentations; tointeract effectively with the public, health care providers, outsideagencies and other facilities; to comply with requirements forconfidentiality of client information.
OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additionalrelated experience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of thework of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiriesand/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment andrandom drug testing.