Remote Counselor for IOP Group

Description

The Substance Abuse Group Counselor is responsible for implementing individualized treatment plans through group counseling interventions, case management, and behavior modification techniques. This role ensures client safety and welfare while promoting skill development, social integration, and access to community resources. The Substance Abuse Counselor conducts programming, maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Virginia State Medicaid guidelines, and facilitates required safety drills. The position requires strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to support individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their treatment goals.

This is a part-time remote position with specific hours of 1pm-4pm Monday-Friday. You will be responsible for facilitating a substance abuse IOP group for adults. 

If you are unable to show up for an interview or follow up on a request for interview, please do not apply, as this would not be the job for you. We are looking for individuals that show, are passionate about what they do, and are able to set a professional example for our clients. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that interventions are implemented according to the individual’s treatment plan either through individual or group counseling interventions
• Provide Case Management services of linking and coordinating individuals to community resources, as needed.
•  Conduct programming and record data as required through progress notes.
• Implement behavior modification techniques as applicable
•  Submit all clinical documentation to include progress notes, treatment plans, quarterly reports, assessments within 24 business hours, as required by Virginia State Medicaid guidelines.
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Will exhibit practical knowledge of behavior management principles, implementation of basic motor skills, training techniques, and alternative communication systems and medical aspects of disabled populations
•  Ability to work with clients with mental illness, addiction, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to maintain engagement through means of telehealth, with the clients. This takes skill.
• Must be structured, have ability to reinforce rules, and great communication skills. 
•  Train and assist in settings which will allow peer interactions and an opportunity for community and social integration
•  Ability to ensure the safety and welfare of clients by adhering to Medicaid, Office of Human Rights, the DBHDS, and OSHA regulations
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in human services Field with a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in working with persons with a Mental Illness, Substance Use Diagnosis or developmental disability.
•  CSAC, CSAC-Eligible, CSAC-A, LPC, LPC-Eligible, LCSW, LCSW-Eligible (In Virginia)
• Certifications are required in CPR, First AID, and Behavior Modification
• Must submit to a national and state background investigation and a central registry check by the Department of Social Services
•  Basic computer operations
• PPD Screening

*You must be licensed or certified in Virginia. Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements. We are looking for someone that can start soon.*

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
• Collaborates with: Peer Recovery Specialists, Counselors, HR/Marketing Coordinator

Salary : $21 - $29