Counselor

Position Summary:

The Counselor is responsible for the delivery of clinical care to clients including but not limited to care coordination, counseling services, treatment planning, and recovery support. The Counselor provides PHP, IOP, and OP services, ensuring safe, ethical, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and co-occurring capable care. SMRC’s approach to holistic recovery includes attention to the domains of wellness, including spirituality, and staff are expected to support this perspective in their professional practice.

Professional Standards:

• Perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the organization’s mission statement and core values.
• Participate in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions and competency in the delivery of services.
• Actively engage in safety programs by identifying and responding to risks and promoting client, staff, and environmental safety.
• Accomplish individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisors and leadership.
• Comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines and protect client rights and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to documentation standards and participate in required trainings.
• Actively contribute to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practices in alignment with the organization’s mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain active, assigned caseload and participate in all clinical activities from pre-assessment to post-discharge as appropriate.
• Conduct pre-admission screening, intake, biopsychosocial and clinical assessments with clients.  
• Determine level of care placement and transitions for clients.
• Complete case consultations, ASAM’s and UR updates as required.
• Engage clients in individual sessions and treatment planning.
• Provide discharge planning and post discharge outreach activities.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions, assist clients with developing life skills, and provide supportive opportunities for participants to improve activities of daily living which may include community outings.
• Coordinate individualized case management linkages for services for clients and referrals to appropriate levels of care or outside providers.
• Communicate with external providers (with proper releases) as appropriate.
• Conduct urine drug screens and document results.
• Document progress notes in accordance with DDAP and agency standards.
• Actively participate in treatment team and staff meetings.
• Communicate client progress and clinical concerns immediately and appropriately.
• Identify and respond to client crises within scope of role and escalate safety concerns to supervising clinician as required.
• Follow agency protocols for incident reporting.
• Complete clinical administrative work as necessary.
• Complete required training hours in a timely manner.
• Represent company at community and outreach events as assigned.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized office environment.
• Transport clients as assigned.
• Participate in on-call activities.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting
• LPC or LCSW highly preferred.
• Trauma-informed and compassionate approach to treatment and interactions with others.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to receive and apply feedback.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. 
• Experience with documentation in EMR (KIPU) preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM assessment and DSM criteria.
• Experience working in a behavioral health environment (substance use disorders).