Residential Counselor - CASAC

Position Overview:

Reporting to 820 Residential Director, the Residential Counselor will be responsible for facilitating individual and group sessions as well as completing intakes, assessments, session notes, treatment plans, discharges and MCO approvals. The Residential Counselor is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team servicing individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This position requires strong organizational skills, a focus on efficiency and time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment. The position may require provision of services in the community. This position functions within a 24-hour program with the need for employees to service clients on day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. The shift we are looking to fill is 3pm-11pm, Thursday through Monday.

Responsibilities Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate individual and group sessions for substance use/ mental health/ co-occurring disorders/ medication management/ and other outlying subjects related to this population
• Work with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of program.
• Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistical needs of clients served.
• Participates in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
• Attends weekly supervision with either the Clinical Supervisor or 820 Program Director and follows through on any directives
• Completes notes, assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning in a timely manner.
• Conduct intakes, admission screening and assessments to referred clients.
• Participate in comprehensive service planning for each assigned client in collaboration with other agencies.
• Collaboratively develop individualized recovery plans and monthly updates for each individual
• Enforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations at all times in a consistent manner and in keeping with their intent regarding the delivery of services to the residents in care.
• Identify and assess clients at risk and provide crisis intervention for individuals as needed.
• Adhere to the organizations Code of Ethics
• Supervise toxicology as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date information/ reports in the electronic medical records system.
• Assist social workers to build, coordinate and lead programs supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to utilize the 12 step, self-help recovery services, harm reduction, motivational interviewing and other models/approaches as needed.

Qualifications: Minimum Job Qualifications

• CASAC or CASAC-T certification required
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with fellow team members, individuals/clients/families and the community.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.

Reporting Structure

The Counselor reports directly to the 820 Program Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CASAC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25