Alcohol and drug counselor job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking
Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.



Earn $24.28/hour without a license, $27.21/hour with a license.



Position Details


Merakey's CTT Family Rehousing Program is a community-based program that helps adults who are experiencing homelessness or home insecurity, due to their addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, return to their family or family of choice. The CTT Family Rehousing Program team aims to wrap clients with therapeutic and supportive services to obtain employment/education resources, regain housing stability, and maintain drug and alcohol recovery. D&A Counselors will be responsible for individual and family sessions.



BENEFITS


Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!


To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers




ABOUT MERAKEY


Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.



Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:



Master's Degree or higher in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling required, (LPC, LCSW or LMFT) preferred.
One (1) year of counseling experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
If experience is not in a drug and alcohol setting, the individuals' written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
Additional/specific training and/or education in specific human service/counseling fields related to the field of drug and alcohol only.

Please note that all applicants must be able to work remotely at this time until offices are reopened. Client must be computer proficient and familiar with Zoom software. Additionally, please be aware that schedule is likely to change upon office reopening.

comprehensive assessment of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plans. Provides individual and group counseling, education programs in accordance with treatment plan. Documents treatment and discharge plans and clients' progress and response to treatment and maintains related records and files. Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring. Duties vary by center or site assigned.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complies with all Turning Point Policy and Procedures;

Completes comprehensive assessment within program guidelines and formulates a diagnostic impression by conducting client and /family interviews and identifying strengths, weakness, problems, and needs, for the development of a treatment plan;

Prepares individualized treatment plan, in accordance with established standards and deadlines, consistent with assessment and in conjunction with clients and supervisor, to include goals, intervention, necessary support or referral service. Evaluates client response to treatment and modifies treatment plan or recommends treatment extensions as circumstances require;

Develops client discharge plans which integrate aftercare treatment and utilization of appropriate referral resources. Coordinates discharges with court officers, social service agencies, or community organizations as appropriate or required;

Conducts individual counseling sessions with clients in accordance with treatment plan, or as necessary for crises intervention; provides clients with feedback support or encouragement or to address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems;

Prepares and conducts group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and Therapeutic Community Counseling (TC). Facilitates discussion and interaction and enables group members to understand and accept responsibility for recovery process and acquire necessary coping and behavior management skills

Prepares and conducts educational program and lectures on scheduled topics related to relapse prevention, life skills, problem solving, anger management and domestic violence and so forth;

Documents treatment plans, narratives progress notes, intervention treatment evaluations, discharge summaries, treatment plan reviews, and so forth; and maintains clients records and charts in accordance with organizational regulatory accreditations and contractual standards;

Maintains regular communication verbally and in written form with client family members or guardian, probation officers, case workers, court offices, insurance providers, and so forth: to relay reports and other information for the continuity of care;

Performs case management and services as client advocate, by obtaining, coordinating and scheduling additional medical, dental, or psychiatric treatment: or other legal, social services, education, employment or other community organization services. Maintains rapport with local community resources to ensure effective referral options and contacts;

Attends job specific trainings sessions offered within and outside of organization to enhance job skills and knowledge;

Requirements

Must be currently registered as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with the Department of State Health Services. Must be able to show licensure status, Counselor Interns with at least 2000 documented hours will be considered for this position.

Benefits

The Turning Point, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to include optional medical benefits, dental, and vision insurance and compensatory vacation/sick time accrued monthly..

Responsibilities

Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. In November 2021, Venice Family Clinic merged with South Bay Family Health Care, uniting more than a century of experience helping patients regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status. The organization now has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay. We have 17 locations plus two mobile clinics and an expansive street medicine program for people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at: venicefamilyclinic.org

This Summit Drug Counselor role will provide key support to our Venice Family Clinic, a trusted community source of comprehensive, compassionate care. Under the guidance and supervision of the clinical manager of the SUMMIT program, the counselor will:

+ Develop and implements treatment plans with people who use alcohol or other drugs

+ Provide a variety of interventions, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and other relevant harm reduction-related services to the clients.

+ Help bring the concepts of harm reduction to the clinic, the patients, and the community.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Skill and experience with developing drug treatment plans.

+ Working knowledge of diverse cultures and low income populations including the homeless, and ability to create and maintain boundaries with clients.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills to initiate problem solving and program implementation.

+ Knowledge of HIPPA compliance to client/agency records according to established professional social standards.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to diffuse situations with patients who become agitated, and public speaking skills.

+ Skill in managing multiple deadlines and demands, and ability to independently follow through on assignments.

+ Ability to work independently, and work effectively with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

+ Ability to discuss sensitive matters in a non-judgmental manner and to respect confidentiality and reporting laws.

+ Ability to work flexible hours (including evening hours) to meet client needs and at different site locations.

Preferred:

+ Certification as a CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.

+ Advanced Spanish communication skills.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.