Job Type

Full-time

Description

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, Rotating bi-weekly Evening Shift Mon-Thur 1:15pm-10:00pm, Rotating 8 week Friday Shift 12:00pm-8:00pm

SUMMARY

Provide a full array of individual, group and family rehabilitative services to persons adversely affected by chemical abuse or dependency in a residential setting. Learn more about RRSY: Credo Community Center The Farm - YouTube

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
• Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
• Using approved tools, evaluate/ assess and recommend treatment for clients
• Maintain client records per OASAS standards and agency policy and procedures
• Provide individual, family and group activities, counseling and didactic sessions
• May carry primary caseload of 1 client
• Develop and review treatment plans in coordination with the client and the multidisciplinary team
• Build collaborative relationships with families and legal entities/referral source
• Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
• Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director, complete incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On-call system as needed
• Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
• Participate in record reviews
• Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC or other credential
• Support other staff in their activities and programming
• Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
• Convey information inter/intra agency
• Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
• Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
• Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities, including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores
• Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
• Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
• Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents' medication as prescribed
• Conduct initial interviews with residents to assess family dynamics and therapeutic needs
• Perform outreach family services and home visits as required
• Educate and support both clients and their families in understanding the recovery process
• Implement family programming as directed by the Clinical Director and engage families in the client's treatment.
• Manage letters in and out of the facility for clients
• Set up and conduct weekly phone calls between clients and families
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• CASAC Credential or NYS Licensure (LMHC, LMSW, LP), have at least one year of experience working with individuals, families, and/or groups, experience in the Chemical Dependency field and with adolescents preferred, support a person-centered approach to care, and must subscribe to a Professional Canon of Ethics.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid Driver's License, as specified in the personnel policies.
• Must comply with all laws and policies concerning confidentiality, security, and client rights as specified in the employee manual, and 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
• Must maintain current certification and/or training in CPR and First Aid, and any other areas specified by state law and agency regulation.

Salary Description

$22.60 - $26.00/hour Credo Community Center