Primary Counselor

• Provides weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.
• Provides bi-weekly individual counseling session to assist resident in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.
• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
• Document and chart all aspects of resident progress through the use of plans, progress notes and other agency forms and tools.
• Document, facilitate and supervise daily group formats.
• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).
• Participate in both individual and group supervision.
• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
• Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.