Substance Use Counselor (SAIOP) at Highland Rivers Health in Ellijay, Georgia

Job Description:

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 for both Bartow Clinics, 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 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.