ADDICTION COUNSELOR (4132 - 4134)

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.

CLASS EVALUATION:

Technical Knowledge

• Requires knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology.
• Requires completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Requires extensive experience in duties of an equivalent type and complexity as those performed at this level.

Management Breadth

• The requirement for managing others does not exist.

I nterpersonal Skills

• Requires extensive written and verbal communication skills needed to motivate, convince, and/or change behavior or attitude of contacts.

Guidelines

• General guidelines exist.
• Requires judgement in selecting appropriate guidelines.
• Interpretation of guidelines is required as tasks may vary when repeated.

Mental Challenge

• Specific duties are clearly defined.
• A variety of unrelated procedures are provided for performing duties.
• Choosing the appropriate work procedure from available choices is necessary.

Independence of Action

• Instructions are given in general terms.
• Duties include deciding methods and details to complete tasks.
• Duties include utilizing established policies and practices in strategy development and problem solving.

Control of Budget Dollars

• None.

Effect on Decisions

• Indirect effect - Activities provide analysis, recommendation, or advice used by others in making decisions.

Hazardous Working Condition

• Work includes exposure to hazardous conditions resulting in a risk of physical injury requiring minor medical attention and little or no lost time from work.
• Exposure occurs on a seasonal, periodic, or similar intermittent basis.

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.

class evaluation:

(Those Factors Rated Differently from Previous Level)

Management Breadth

• The requirement to manage others is limited in scope and/or duration.

Mental Challenge

• Duties are defined in general terms and may vary depending upon circumstances.
• A variety of unrelated procedures are provided for performing duties under varying circumstances.
• Analyzing circumstances to select appropriate procedure to use is necessary.

Effect on Decisions

• Specific effect - Activities include decisions made in conjunction with others.

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.

CLASS EVALUATION:

(Those Factors Rated Differently from Previous Level)

Management Breadth

• Requires managing and directing the activities of employees with duties of the same or similar nature.

Mental Challenge

• Duties are defined in general terms and may vary depending upon circumstances.
• A variety of unrelated procedures are provided which may require modification for performing duties under varying circumstances.
• Analyzing circumstances to modify appropriate procedure to use is necessary.

Independence of Action

• Employees receive guidance and direction.
• Duties include coordinating policy interpretation and individual initiative.
• Problems are solved by revising the procedures or methods needed to fit the situation.
• Duties include planning, organizing, and determining method to produce desired results.

Effect on Decisions

• Major effect - Activities include making decisions and controlling the outcome of decisions made.

Eff. Date: 3/88
Revised: 2/99 – Updated to current forma