Counselor
The Counselor II supervises students, interns and may clinically supervise counseling staff seeking licensure. Provides individual, family and group sessions for clients and their families who suffer from substance abuse and/or dependency. Implements assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans on all clients assigned to their caseload. Actively communicates with referral sources to secure ongoing services for clients preparing to discharge from current levels of care.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *May clinically supervise practicum students, interns, and Counseling I staff seeking credentialing as assigned.
3. *Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with clients and/or families and significant others who are experiencing a variety of complex substance abuse problems.
4. *Utilizes skills in individual family and group settings as they apply to primary substance abuse issues.
5. *Conducts chemical dependency assessments and evaluations to include a complete psychosocial assessment process.
6. *Ensures completeness and timeliness in clinical record keeping.
7. *Provides educational lectures to both clients and their families in areas specific to substance abuse.
8. *Presents clinical cases to multidisciplinary team in order to develop and prioritize client's needs, update treatment plans, and plan for appropriate discharge.
9. *Maintains active and consistent communication with current and potential referral sources in the community to ensure continuity of care for substance abusing clients.
10. *Clinically communicates with third party payers in order to ensure continued stays for efforts at the appropriate levels of care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalency required. Masters in Behavioral Health field preferred. Licensure as an Alcohol Drug Counselor OR a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner or Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner required.
If prior or current history of alcohol and drug dependency, must provide evidence of sobriety for a minimum of 12 months prior to employment.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.