What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at FIRETREE LTD?
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide drug and alcohol counseling services to the residents of Firetree, Ltd.’s inpatient and/or detox programs.
All activities must support the Firetree, Ltd. mission, strategic goals, and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
- Supervise a caseload of up to 8 residents.
- Provide clinical supervision for Counselor Assistants.
- Assist in the training and mentoring of clinical new hires.
- Prepare weekly clinical schedule.
- Complete intake, evaluation and referrals as needed for funding sources.
- Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions.
- Write social histories, clinical assessments, and develop resident treatment plan(s).
- Monitor resident progress toward goals and objectives as stated in the treatment plan and update the treatment plan(s) as required.
- Write monthly progress reports on residents for the referring agency.
- Make appropriate aftercare contacts for treatment services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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