Counselor Level I - Community Residence

Provide a full array of individual and group rehabilitative services to persons adversely affected by chemical abuse or dependency in an outpatient setting.

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt/ Hourly

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00a-4:30; may include evening and weekends.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

College Graduate/equivalent experience, CASAC or CASAC-T required

And

Support a Person-Centered Approach to Treatment

And

Must subscribe to a Professional Canon of Ethics.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
• Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
• Maintain a caseload up to 16 clients, can be adjusted to reflect other duties
• Using approved tools, evaluate/assess and recommend treatment for clients
• Maintain client records per OASAS standards and agency policy and procedures
• Provide individual and group activity, counseling and didactic sessions
• Engage with clients in the milieu to teach daily living skills
• Utilize the electronic health record to maintain clinical charts
• Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
• Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Manager, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On-call system as needed.
• Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
• Participate in record reviews
• Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing /maintaining CASAC
• Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
• Convey information inter/intra agency
• Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
• Perform other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC TO RESIDENTIAL:

• Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
• Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores.
• Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
• Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
• Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

Other Job Requirements:

Must maintain all laws and policies concerning confidentiality, security, and client rights as specified in the employee handbook, 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA. Must maintain current certification and/or training as specified by state law and agency regulations. Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.