Counselor (Outpatient / Inpatient)

Position: COUNSELOR (Outpatient / Inpatient)
Status: Exempt

Position Summary
This individual plans and conducts activities and counsels clients on an individual and group basis. This individual is capable of performing independent and advanced work with clients with in the program. He/she must demonstrate a working knowledge of the full continuum of care. In addition, this person must have a broad understanding of how a program operates and how each client moves along in the treatment system.

Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by the Clinical Director through an evaluation of the completion of assignments, and individual and group supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Keep records such as TAP/ bio-psycho-history and assessments, evaluation and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
• Coordinate collection of urine samples ensuring that all protocols and chain of custody guidelines are followed.
• Work with social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts and gatekeepers in carrying out tasks of persons with chemical dependency and /or mental health problems.
• Provide, facilitate and supervise individual and group counseling in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist them in utilizing these resources.
• Prepare treatment plans, histories; write letters, make reports and keep client treatment records.
• Encourage, reassure and give needed support; recommend educational and occupational training and/or possibilities for placement.
• Provide assessments and evaluations based on appropriate criteria.
• Attend, participate, and when necessary, help facilitate special events, trips, workshops, etc.
• Responsible for a full client caseload.
• Attend, participate and when necessary help facilitate all staff meetings.
• Support and demonstrate adherence to Tuerk House Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
• Continue special training in areas designated by Supervisor.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
• All other duties as described in the Job Description or as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant knowledge of the TAP, bio-psycho-social characteristics and manifestations of chemical dependency and/or mental illness, preferred.
• Significant knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective way of working with people to produce ongoing recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and aid them in achieving goals and objectives identified in treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify the needs of the clients and to gain their confidence and cooperation in assisting them to obtain their goals.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience in running groups (house meetings and general meetings if applicable).

Minimum Requirements
Education/Training:

All experience must have been preformed in the Human Services Field.

Special Software Skills:
Demonstrated ability to use entire MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to learn in-house software.

Sobriety:
If Recovering, two (2) years sobriety.

Substitutions:
No substitutions may be made.

Training:
Must successfully complete annual training requirements of 25 hours per year.

Other:
The incumbent must continually demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. This position may include weekend and/or evening duties as needed or required.

Equipment and Working Conditions
All materials and equipment to perform job functions are provided. Staff members can be transferred if it has been decided it is in the best interest of the agency and will enhance services provided.

Americans with Disabilities Act
As with all positions at Tuerk House Inc. we recognize the importance of accommodating individuals with disabilities. In that we are committed to all extent possible accommodating disabled individuals, we recognize the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and understand the need to reasonably accommodate employees. All accommodations will be made on a case by case basis, evaluating the essential functions of the position.

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