Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:
Effectively orients and trains supervised employees in job duties.
Conducts effective and timely performance evaluations and processes paperwork appropriately for supervised employees. Coordinates with Program Manager or Clinical Manager regarding the evaluation of clinical duties and the provision of required clinical supervision.
Effectively addresses disciplinary issues with supervised employees; accurately and thoroughly documents and processes disciplinary actions in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ensures supervised employees meet minimum training requirements and monitors training attendance.
Determines an applicant’s appropriateness for services using the DSM-IV/ICD-10 criteria for substance abuse and/or dependence in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.
Assists with intake documentation as necessary (i.e., consent for treatment, consents to release information, initial assessment, etc.) and maintains this information in the case file.
Effectively orients the client to the facility as needed by explaining issues including, but not limited to: rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service availability, clients’ rights and the grievance procedure, and costs for which the client may be responsible.
Uses the appropriate forms and instrumentation to assess clients’ strengths and weaknesses and develops, with the clients’ participation, treatment plans to address identified problems.
With clients, ranks problems identified in the assessment process, establishes immediate and long term goals, and determines the treatment process and resources to be utilized.
Identifies and explores problems and their ramifications with attention to the clients’ associated attitudes and feelings. With the clients’ participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plans of action.
Coordinates the delivery of service provisions and acts as an advocate in accessing other needed services.
Identifies and responds to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts.
Provides clients education through didactic lectures, the use of audio and visual equipment and reading materials. Informs the client about self-help groups and other community resources.
Maintains familiarity with community resources and their limitations, the procedures for making referrals, and the confidentiality requirements inherent to the referral process so that community resources are to benefit clients.
Complies with documentation requirements for activities (i.e., assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures and discharge summaries) and in the preparation of required reports.
Recognizes the need for case consultation by participating in case reviews, maintaining contact with referring professionals and seeking assistance in matters that exceed the Counselor’s level of expertise and/or scope of practice
Coordinates with the Program Manager or Clinical Manager to ensure the signing off on treatment plans and assessments for employees who are in a training status.
Reviews case files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards by using the Quality Assurance Monitoring form.
Identifies program needs and suggest improvements to the Program Manager and/or Clinical Manager.
Acts as a resource to “team” members.
Assists the Program Manager in managing staffing adjustments.
Continues professional training and stays current in professional developments.
Maintains licensure and/or certification required for job assignment.