Residential SUD Counselor

Summary of Primary Duties:

Reporting to Vice President of the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for balancing the day to day tasks and responsibilities of an Haven House counselor while also providing support to the Board of Directors by serving as a liaison for communication, identifying key program issues, developing and maintaining program materials, and implementing process and policy changes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently approved, certified, or licensed in the State of Maryland to provide SUD treatment services independently or under the supervision of Board Approved Supervisor.
• Warm and welcoming personality
• Ability to effectively work in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
• Ability to work well with others
• Basic computer literacy and use of computers ie; e-mail and word processing
• Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment
• In-depth understanding of the Haven House Inc. programs and services
• Understanding of HIPAA and COMAR regulations

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. A Haven House Counselor continues to fulfill the primary role of a Residential Counselor by holding a caseload, conducting individual and group therapy, and completing all related clinical services and documentation.
2. Haven House Counselors serve as the Liaison between their prospective program (level of care) and the finance team for communication regarding any insurance / authorization matters that pertain to concurrent insurance authorizations and extensions requests in the residential program.
3. Haven House Counselors are required to attend and participate in all relevant weekly treatment team meetings and provide any program updates or announcements.
4. Haven House Counselors are responsible for assisting in maintaining and ensuring general chart compliance at their prospective Haven House level of care. The Haven House Counselor will work closely with the Clinical Supervisor and Quality Assurance team to assist in Peer-To-Peer chart audits, mock surveys, and other audits from regulatory agencies as needed.
5. Haven House Counselors are responsible for participating in a monthly team meeting with the Haven House management team including the other Leads, Supervisors, and Haven House Directors.
6. Haven House Counselors are responsible for creating, maintaining, and implementing the group therapy curriculum at their prospective level of care.

License/Certification:

• CSC-AD, ADT or CAC-AD certification in the State of Maryland (Required)