Starting salary is based on
credentials, experience, and a 35 hour work week.
Sign-on Bonus based on licensure.
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Off-Site Clinic Chemical
Dependency Counselor works at a maximum level of independence and
responsibility, often sharing responsibility for many agency operations with
the Program Director. The majority of time is spent providing direct services
in the county jail. The Off-Site Substance Use Counselor engages individuals
who may benefit from MAT and therapy. Develops initial and ongoing service
plans and offers individual, and group counseling and psychotherapy to assist
consumers in achieving the goals of treatment. Completes other duties as
requested by supervisor
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Responsible for the management of client charts.
- Develops
initial and ongoing service plans.
- Participates in program meetings.
- Provides direct clinical intervention both
off-site and within a consumer's natural environment.
Performs toxicology screenings
at a determined frequency. - Directs
and coordinates case assignments and service delivery.
- Provides
orientation and training to new staff.
- Oversees
management of referrals.
- Participates
in, and frequently leads, treatment team meetings.
- Participates
in program supervisory meeting.
- Monitors
program interactions to ensure the maintenance of a therapeutic
environment.
- Provides
psychotherapy and group counseling to designated clients.
- Identifies
and obtains documentation to determine eligibility for treatment.
- Collaborates
and communicates effectively with referral sources.
- Acts as a resource for treatment information for
other members of the team.
- Drive program
vehicles to include mobile RV and agency car.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Program Director/Assistant
Program Director.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experienced in working with individuals with substance use
disorders. Must have knowledge of a variety of intervention techniques,
including motivational enhancement, common mental disabilities, chemical
dependency interventions and resources. Has a working knowledge of community
resources. Able to network and build relationships with the community at large.
Able to develop therapeutic alliances with community stakeholders including
treatment providers, hospitals, police officers, court systems, Department of
Social Services, etc. Able to recognize and manage client crises. Demonstrates
creativity in service delivery and planning. Must appreciate cultural diversity
and be aware of cross-cultural counseling issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in social work,
psychology, or closely related human service field,
PLUS
- Two years full time paid direct service experience in a social services agency,
including two years in a substance use disorder program and current CASAC
certification -or- Associates degree in behavioral health or human service
field and two (1) year relevant experience.
Benefits include:
- Sign-on Bonuses
- Affordable Health Care Options
- Dental and Vison Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Clinical License Renewal Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
-
401K Profit Sharing