Primary Counselor (Part-time)

Description

SUMMARY: National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House in Arlington, VA is hiring a part-time Counselor to work in our Adult Women's Residential Program for adults with substance use disorders. This position is responsible for providing direct quality counseling services on an individual and group basis under the direction of the Program Director. This is a part-time, 20 hours a week position. Schedule is Tuesdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm and Saturdays OR Sundays 9am-5pm. This is an hourly position located in our Alexandria, VA location. Case load is maximum 20 female patients. *A 60 credit Master's Degree is REQUIRED and the ability to become a Resident in Counselor or Supervisee in Social Work upon hire*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serve as primary counselor to Recovery Haven patients, delivering ongoing counseling services while in treatment
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions 
• Develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient and for each new identified treatment issue
• Conduct individual and group treatment planning sessions to review and revise treatment plans weekly
• Maintain patient  records and document all changes and progress in patient’s behavior in accurate, chronological progress notes
• Ensure all documentation is maintained according to state licensure regulation
• Initiate and document contact with all referral sources, family members, and other relevant parties
• Complete monthly reports on all assigned patients
• Provide didactic and experiential education for patients and facilitates group process
• Develop and present educational lectures as needed
• Facilitate scheduled process groups as needed
• Monitor patient activity throughout groups and lectures assigned
• Act as advocate for patients within the program structure
• Attend weekly staffing, clinical meetings and other meetings as necessary
• Read and record observations in the daily shift report and communication log, as appropriate 
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the program in delivering a high-quality treatment experience
• Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including

a. Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures. 

b. Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained

c. Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff.

d. Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff trainings to increase skill and knowledge and set appropriate example for staff

e. Maintain current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid, and 32-hour Medication AID training, Narcan

f. Maintain professional boundaries with staff and patients

g. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, and able to meet the  requirements to be a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work in Virginia. Will be required to be a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee upon hire. 
• Licensure as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or substance abuse treatment practitioner preferred   
• Minimum of one year experience working in a human service/substance abuse treatment setting 
• Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC) preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of substance use treatment and of 12 Step recovery process preferred
• Experience with appropriate population for position (i.e. adults, adolescents, Spanish-speakers) in treatment, if applicable
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and respect for patients in group, individual counseling, and daily interactions
• Maintains objectivity towards all patients and make clinical decisions based on accurate information.
• Tracks progress of patients assigned to caseload

§ Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation

§ Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality

• Ability to work and communicate with others. Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with patients
• Possess a thorough knowledge of various treatment methods and experience working with diverse populations. 
• Strong computer aptitude, including, but not limited to use of email, HRIS timekeeping, documenting in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, climbing stairs, standing, carrying, lifting up to 15 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a congregate care environment. This is an on-site direct care position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases/illness. Appropriate preventive measures should be taken, including being up to date with vaccinations and practicing good infection control protocols. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.

NCTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Salary : $36 - $40