What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I (Master Level) position at AQUILA OF DE INC?
Description
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director , the Counselor I facilitates treatment and assists the treatment team to which they are assigned. The Counselor I will work closely with all members of the clinical and administrative staff to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for all clients. The Counselor I will monitor urine drug screens, work to ensure safe transactions between sessions, and assist as a member of the treatment team in facilitating group and other therapeutic activities. The Counselor I is responsible for providing daily written documentation on the progress of all assigned clients each day. Must have a Master's degree, be licensed or license eligible. Must be able to work as a team.
Requirements
- Provides individual, group, and experiential therapy in the integrated sober living residential model
- Plans and implements the treatment therapy schedules
- Develop an initial and updated treatment plans for each client assigned to you in accordance with DSAMH and CARF standards.
- Actively participates in and facilitates group therapy
- Responsible for all treatment progress notes, tracking daily progress and behavior of clients in treatment to be reviewed and co-signed by the Clinical Director
- Is required to complete one hour of clinical supervision per week with Clinical Supervisor/Director for every 20 hours of direct client contact.
- Monitors client urine drug screens and completes necessary documentation
- Triage with the integrated model team with case management and discharge planning
- Clinical outcome Data collection
- One year supervised experience in Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health setting
- CADC preferred