Substance Use Counselor (SAIOP) - Highland Rivers Health

The Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) helps individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to- day living without the use of mood- or mind-altering substances or drugs. Program services promote recovery, self-sufficiency, development of support networks and other important life skills to enhance mental health and reduce the risk of needing inpatient treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting intensive outpatient (IOP) groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR).
• Follow established guidelines in Addictive Disease Program Plan.
• Individual counseling as clinically indicated.
• Complete SPD's, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals affiliated with Bartow IOP.
• Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.
• Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition person's served, as clinically indicated.
• IOP clinician conducting monthly audits for IOP staff.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Addictive Disease Operations, AD Regional Manager(s), as needed to meet expanding needs of individuals served.