Counselor

Conduct assessments, intakes and participate in level of care determinations by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations.

· Complete necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment and as appropriate, assist in development of treatment plan.

· Facilitate admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at Unit. Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical and competent manner.

· Manage all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.

· Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences. Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner and inform Program leadership (Director, Asst. Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.

· Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e., Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts, etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized or other responses.

· Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.

· Conduct toxicology testing as needed.

· Oversee and/or coordinates care with managed care organizations of identified clients who need either direct or indirect case supervision from a licensed mental health counselor

· Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Program Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle the volume of work.

· Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services.  Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data.

· Identify, plan and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator.

· Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Pla

Who You Are:

· Limited permit or clinical master’s level candidate; CASAC, or CASAC-T with relevant experience will be considered will be considered

Go to opiny.org. The upper right Careers Page. The position is Requisition #1930