What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECOVERY COUNSELOR - SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST (SOUTH SHORE) position at Trilogy?
THIS ROLE REQUIRES A CAR
22.89 - 26.32 / Hr.
Schedule : Monday - Friday; 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm
The Recovery Counselor will be an advocate for clients, and link them to community services as needed. They will provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to clients with severe mental illnesses and co-occurring substance abuse / addiction disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach
The Recovery Counselor will provide at least 75% of all community support services in the community. He / she / they will complete case management tasks with clients within a shared caseload. The Recovery Counselor will be responsible for documenting all services provided to clients according to agency policy and state requirements. The Recovery Counselor will also provide crisis / on-call coverage as directed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess client's personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
- Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client's support system, and other care providers.
- Facilitate education around substance use, misuse, and risks associated with dual diagnosis of mental health and substance issues to clients and team members.
- Provide one on one services to clients that focus on substance use goals.
- Acquire a SAS credential within 6 months of hire
- Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services. Assist in linking people to substance use treatments in the community as needed.
- Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
- Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
- Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK
- Accompany clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to substance use, housing, budgeting, social support, and medication.
- Advocate on client's behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate
- Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
- Perform other related duties and / or projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field
Benefits Offered
Salary : $23 - $26
