Class Title:  Counselor II -Women’s Residential                                                                                    Classification:   Exempt

Nature of Work

Duties include administrative and clinical activities necessary in the provision of individual, group counseling and other family services for persons of substance use disorders.  Work involves planning, organizing, and conducting rehabilitative counseling services.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Serenity Place Clinical Coordinator.  No supervisory responsibilities.  May require extended after hours and weekend work.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts screenings, intakes, and assessments on new admissions and recommends appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
• Participates in treatment staffing to receive and provide feedback on client admissions, discharges and continued stay needs. 
• Participates in scheduled agency clinical supervision.
• Assists client in creating Individualized Plan of Care.
• Plans and conducts individual or group sessions as ordered on the Individualized Treatment Plan.
• Makes referrals to external agencies or internal programs to initiate client into treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date clinical service record documentation related to admission, assessment, crisis intervention, group activity, case management, continued stay needs and transition/discharge as required by agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Completes all discharge documentation within 3 days of date of discharge.
• Trains and monitors the performance of assigned interns
• Attends approved trainings related to substance use as required by the agency, licensure, certification, and/or assigned by unit manager.
• Completes all assigned on-line trainings in a timely manner.
• Maintains effective working relationships with external agencies through regular case management and other community liaison activities.
• Remains current with monthly review of agency Policy & Procedure as provided by unit manager.
• Responds to agency electronic communication as needed in a timely manner.
• Performs other clinical/administrative duties as required or assigned.
• Attends unit/agency staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintains current license and/or certification as outlined by licensure/certification agency.
• Actively supports ERI values of acknowledgment, commitment, openness, celebration, and humility.
• Actively support a trauma informed and responsive work environment as demonstrated in the 5 core values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Actively supports and implements Motivational Interviewing as the program’s core evidence based practice.
• Serves on Commission committee(s) as needed or assigned.

• Performs other similar and related duties as required

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 37.5 hour work week (Outpatient and Administration)
• Schedule with built in overtime in residential programs
• State Retirement and Disability
• State Medical Benefits
• Dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• AFLAC options
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet insurance
• Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Casual Dress code
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training Opportunities
• Family friendly culture
• YMCA discount
• Crunch Fitness discount
• Verizon Discount
• Adidas store access

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques applicable to substance use and mental health conditions

Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of substance use problems and the disease of addiction

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, staff and other agencies

Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral reports

Proficient with computer skills to include WORD, Outlook, and any identified agency software pertinent to assigned duties

Exhibit skills related to basic listening and effective communication

Must have a valid SC Driver’s License and be able to provide proof of insurance

Required Training and Experience

Master’s degree in human service area from accredited institution with successful completion of ADC process within 3 years of hire.