Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep records such as TAP/ bio-psychohistory and assessments, evaluation and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines. 

• Coordinate collection of urine samples ensuring that all protocols and chain of custody guidelines are followed.

• Work with social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts and gatekeepers in carrying out tasks of persons with chemical dependency and /or mental health problems.

• Provide substance abuse counseling, assessment, and education to clients in individual and group sessions as scheduled. 

• Select and provide appropriate educational materials for clients concerning substance abuse.

• Maintain client charts with all relevant program forms and reports.

• Work collaboratively with Program Director to develop and execute treatments plan for each client’s care. (Includes assessing and advising on client status in program).

• Refer clients to other additional support services as needed.

• Responsible for a full client caseload.

• Support and demonstrate adherence to Tuerk House Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.

• Continue special training in areas designated by Supervisor.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials. 

• All other duties as described in the Job Description or as assigned by the Clinical Director. 

• Significant knowledge of the TAP, bio-psycho-social characteristics and manifestations of chemical dependency and/or mental illness, preferred. 

• Significant knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective way of working with people to produce ongoing recovery. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and aid them in achieving goals and objectives identified in treatment. 

• Demonstrated ability to identify the needs of the clients and to gain their confidence and cooperation in assisting them to obtain their goals. 

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions and the general public. 

• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds. 

• Knowledge and experience in running groups (house meetings and general meetings if applicable). 

• A copy of your licensure certificate will be required. Candidates must be flexible to work some daytime and evening hours.

• If Recovering, five (5) years sobriety.

• Qualified candidates will have Maryland Board of Professional Counselors certification as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC, LMSW, and LGPC. 

• A copy of your licensure certificate will be required. Candidates must be flexible to work some daytime and evening hours.

• Demonstrated ability to use entire MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Ability to learn in-house software; (SMART and Beacon Health.

• Must successfully complete annual training requirements of 25 hours per year.

• The incumbent must continually demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. This position may include weekend and/or evening duties as needed or required.