Counseling center director job description

Job Title: Therapeutic Counselor – URC Team Lead (PRN)

SUMMARY

Provides milieu management to the Urgent Recovery Center (URC) unit. Directs the staff and provides therapeutic services related to crisis intervention and assesses level of care needs for each client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Adheres to agency policy and procedures, as found in the Forms Locked drive on each computer. Also adheres to CARF and DMHSAS standards and criteria, federal and state confidentiality rules and regulations, and any special funding source requirements including Medicaid and HCA regulations.

Supports and promotes a service environment for individuals in need of behavioral health and/or co-occurring services that is recovery focused, welcoming, and attentive to the needs of individuals who may have experienced trauma in their lives. Attends annual core competencies training in relationship to individuals with co-occurring disorders or who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Leads the treatment team for intensive services for clients admitted to the URC.

Will use assessment and clinical judgement to determine consumers’ next level of care to include outpatient services and/or acute hospitalization. May be designated to fill out LMHP statement if hospitalization is required.

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with supervisor and peers. Can effectively work within a team or group setting cohesively.

Establishes rapport with consumers, assesses consumer needs; organizes, plans, and delivers face-to-face client services.

Provides clinical assessments, evaluations, de-escalation/safety planning, crisis intervention.

Provide various therapeutic interventions as needed to assist clients in identifying and overcoming barriers in their lives that may hinder them from reaching their immediate goals.

Teach and assist in development of problem solving and coping skills.

Provide services therapeutic services that are recovery focused, co-occurring capable, culturally competent, welcoming, and attentive to the needs of the individuals who may have experienced trauma in their lives.

Responsible for maintaining strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding client and family information.

Utilizes the philosophy of Collaborative/Therapeutic Documentation to meet clinical record keeping documentation standards and ensure documentation is completed with the Consumer to the extent possible and all documentation is completed on the same day of the date of service.

Attends meetings and works in collaboration with various community partners including but not limited to: Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma court system, DMHSAS, OCCIC, and other inpatient hospitals or crisis centers.

Responsible for seeking out supervisory assistance for additional training and to enhance skill set as needed.

Interacts with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.

Reports and documents services in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Adheres to HOPE policy and procedure of having documentation completed by the end of the next business day.

Available Shifts – Sunday thru Tuesday 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am with rotating Wednesdays; Thursday thru Saturday 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am with rotating Wednesdays; PRN available to cover call ins and vacations

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social work/related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional license is required (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, etc.).

Required to complete Therapeutic Options, or approved safety training and annual updates.

Required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications.

Must possess current, valid Oklahoma license, meet HOPE insurance requirements. HOPE will annually obtain copy of Motor Vehicle Record from the Department of Public Safety.

Jan Clayton Center is a 48 bed licensed residential substance abuse treatment facility under contract with SAPC that provides treatment services to adult males 18 and over who have or are eligible for LA County MediCal or My Health LA benefits and meet ASAM medical necessity criteria. Treatment services provided by on site mental health therapists, substance abuse counselors and case managers, Services include individual and group counseling, substance abuse education and trauma informed care. Linkage to medical, mental health, vision and dental care provided. Coordination of services with court, probation, parole, DCFS provided. Coordinate admissions with hospitals and In Custody Referral Network. Referrals for medication assisted treatment for opiate and alcohol use disorders. Average length of stay from 30 to 120 days based upon medical necessity determination.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Counselor AOD I - MC, is a Registered AOD Counselor, under supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor or Licensed Therapist, is responsible for the provision of alcohol and drug treatment services to clients and their families, engaging in treatment plan process with therapist and case manager and ongoing clinical documentation to support the whole person care of the client. The Counselor will have completed the formal coursework required for Certification by a BBS approved Certifying Organization, and be achieving the supervised hours required for Certification. Meets annual registration renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As -part of a multi-disciplinary Case Management team, performs primary alcohol and drug counseling functions including screening, assessment, and intake;
  • Provides one on one mentoring and support to clients
  • Teaches clients independent living and problem-solving skills - develop, plan and initiate methods of exposing clients to healthy lifestyle activities designed to alter former lifestyles, attitudes, images and other negative behavioral patterns.
  • Acts as advocate for client before outside social service and legal organizations
• Collaborate with Case Manager and therapist to ensure that critical linkages to support services meeting the medical, mental health, housing and education needs of the participant are consistently and effectively delivered;
  • As part of the Case Management Team, conducts crisis intervention
  • Leads or coordinates group, individual, and educational sessions
  • Coordinates treatment services with members of the multidisciplinary Case Management team
  • Conducts discharge and transition planning; drafts discharge summary
• Meets regularly with supervisor and multidisciplinary Case Management Team to ensure the implementation of prescribed treatment protocol, the success of the client in the execution of the treatment/case plan.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled supervision meetings with assigned supervisor;
  • Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings, case conferences, staff meetings and other treatment team meetings in accordance with program needs
• Ensures timely and accurate records are kept, both hard (paper) copy and electronic health records. These records shall document all treatments and client progress, including records of client self-administration of prescribed medication.
  • The Counselor shall monitor Self-administration of medication, and shall monitor and collect drug screens as may be required.
  • All record-keeping shall support client's privacy rights under HIPAA, be in accord with State and Federal law, and SCADP policy and procedure.
  • Prepare reports as required by funder.
• Adheres to professional standards of care and conduct, as set forth by licensure/certification and SCADP policy, including ongoing professional education and organizational training sessions as may be required.
• Transports program participants to scheduled appointments, events and meetings as may be required and as assigned.
• Assist with program and outreach events as may be required.
• Participates in coverage of telephone hotline, pursuant to organization training and procedure.
• Other duties as may be required to support SCADP mission and goals.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Alcohol and Drug Counseling Registration by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of one year's experience in the provision of SUD treatment services working with the target population; Minimum of 3 years sobriety, if recovering

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of substance use disorder and family dynamics related to substance abuse;
• Knowledge of the principles of client-centered, strength-based practice (including the principles of the recovery model and trauma-informed practice)
• Understanding and experience working with recovering individuals and their impacted family members;
• Knowledge of/experience with substance abuse services in L.A. County;

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Basic Microsoft operating system navigation - Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPointm, Office. Familiar with Database use/data entry and retrieval.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflict, including dealing with un-cooperative clients.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Culturally sensitive and competent
• Good organization skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Services related discipline
• Strong crisis management skills
• Conflict resolution & de-escalation skills
• Demonstrated ability with EHR
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

VOALA BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans
• Choice of 2 dental insurance plans (one plan for employee only; has no premium)
• Vision insurance plan
• Voluntary Supplemental Coverage
• Accidental Injury Coverage
• Hospital Care Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company funded 401a retirement pension plan
• Optional employee contribution to 403b retirement savings plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Programs to maintain your health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - (No cost to employee and 100% confidential)
• Company funded Short-term Disability Insurance (STDI) Insurance
• Company funded Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.