This is professional work providing acupuncture treatment to clients in a substance abuse rehabilitation program.

Employees in this class are responsible for administering adjunct acupuncture treatments related to the secondary effects of drug addictions and detoxification. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical records of acupuncture treatments, assisting in developing educational materials, assisting in the evaluation of acupuncture protocols and effective treatment, and preparing reports concerning procedures, findings and recommendations. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for satisfactory administration of acupuncture treatments and performance of related administrative functions.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Administers acupuncture treatments including auricular and body points, and administers adjunct acupuncture treatments related to secondary effects of drug addiction and detoxification.

Maintains clinical records of acupuncture treatments.

Assists in developing educational materials for staff, clients and the public concerning acupuncture, acupuncture protocol, acupuncture and counseling, and general health promotion.

Assists in the evaluation of acupuncture protocols and effective treatment.

Develops and implements acupuncture treatment services for specific populations.

Provides support in the writing of reports concerning procedures, findings and recommendations.

Orientates students in acupuncture principles, methods and techniques.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of acupuncture.

Considerable knowledge of body anatomy and physiology.

Considerable knowledge of the clinical records required for acupuncture treatments.

Knowledge of the records, reports and forms required in the area of assignment.

Knowledge of the goals and objectives of acupuncture treatments related to various substance abuse treatment programs.

Ability to administer acupuncture treatments in accordance with established procedures, methods and techniques.

Ability to prepare accurate and detailed clinical records of acupuncture treatments.

Ability to assist in the evaluation of acupuncture protocols and effective treatment.

Ability to prepare reports concerning procedures, findings and recommendations pertaining to acupuncture treatments.

Ability to conduct training in acupuncture.

Skill in the methods and techniques of acupuncture.

New 10/2006