North Dakota Class Description
ADDICTION COUNSELOR (4132-4)
Scope of Work:
Individuals assigned to positions in this class series are responsible for providing a full range of drug and/or alcohol addiction treatment services to individuals, families and groups.
Duties Performed at all Levels:
- Complete screenings and evaluations utilizing appropriate assessment tools.
- Recommend diagnosis and treatment.
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the client.
- Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
- Monitor progress of the client.
- Provide aftercare, outreach, and crisis/emergency interventions.
- Coordinate case management and referral services.
- Maintain client records to meet licensure standards.
- Participate in staffings.
NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.
ADDICTION COUNSELOR I (4132)
Grade 10
Level Definition:
Individuals at this level of work generally provide addiction treatment services for a more routine caseload under the supervision of upper level clinicians.
Additional Duties Performed at this Level:
- None.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires current licensure as an Addiction Counselor by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners.
ADDICTION COUNSELOR II (4133)
Grade 11
Level Definition:
Individuals at this level of work generally provide addiction treatment services for a more complex caseload with minimal supervision.
Additional Duties Performed at this Level:
- Provide multi-level addiction treatment and case management services.
- Design and implement addiction treatment programs.
- Assist with supervision of addiction counselor trainees, interns, and treatment programs.
- Develop and present drug and alcohol related education and prevention programs.
- Act as a liaison/consultant/trainer with staff, other units, and community agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires current licensure as an Addiction Counselor by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners and two years experience in a private or public facility with duties similar to those listed for an Addiction Counselor I. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.
ADDICTION COUNSELOR III (4134)
Grade 12
Level Definition:
Individuals at this level of work generally coordinate administrative duties of a program and provide clinical supervision to counselors, trainees, and interns in addition to providing addiction treatment services to clients.
Additional Duties Performed at this Level:
- Provide administrative and clinical supervision to counseling staff, trainees, and interns.
- Determine schedules, make/monitor case assignments, and complete evaluations of staff.
- Coordinate and administer the daily operation of the treatment program.
- Review and assess treatment programs to develop and enhance programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires current licensure as an Addiction Counselor by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners and three years experience in a private or public facility with duties similar to those listed for an Addiction Counselor II. Also requires certification as a Clinical Supervisor by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.
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Date: 3/88
Revised: 2/99 – Updated to current forma
