JOB SUMMARY

The Counselor is responsible for providing confidential addiction counseling, education and support to individuals, families, and the community, and for promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. Under the supervision of the clinical director or clinical supervisor, the Counselor will provide addiction services including, but not limited to, assessment, group, individual, and family sessions, and other modalities to clients and their families according to demonstrated competence.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assessing clients using standardized or evidence-based assessment tools and diagnosing clients for substance and mental health disorders using the DSM 5

• Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode

• Collaborating with the client in order to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered and recovery oriented and includes measurable goals and objectives

• Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan

• Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM, to determine the need for continued services or discharge/transfer

• Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan to address emerging problems

• Developing the client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care

• Contacting referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, Child Protection Services)

• Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team for assigned clients

• Providing active case consultation

• Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client's electronic health record, providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records

• Positively promotes the company to prospective clients and employees.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.

• Active clinical licensure in Pennsylvania (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

• CAADC preferred.

• 2 years of clinical experience, dual diagnosis preferred.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency.

• Experience with EHR.

COMPETENCIES -- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and EXPERIENCE

• Ability to assess, plan services, and deliver services to individuals in need of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.

• Ability to establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness for individual treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use and mental health disorders.

• Ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.

• Ability to screen for danger to self or others.

• Ability to screen for co-occurring mental health issues.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.

• Ability to formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives in conjunction with the individual served.

• Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.

• Participation in continuing Professional Development.

• Understands the benefits and limitations of toxicology testing procedures.

• Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug abuse.

• Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.

• Skilled in meeting client needs in keeping with state required staff-to-client ratio.

• Ability to provide education and information to individuals and groups, through formal and/or informal processes, concerning their substance abuse.

• Ability to identify client needs that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assists clients to utilize the support systems and community resources available. Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs during emergency drills or situations.

Amwell Recovery of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.