Clinical Counselor

About the Role

The Outpatient Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and case management services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical and vocational/educational issues. The Outpatient Counselor documents all provided services in a manner that is compliant with regulatory and third-party payor requirements. She/he works to coordinate and provide treatment services based on the individualized treatment plan including discharge planning. The Outpatient Counselor advocates for and promotes a recovery-based lifestyle. The Outpatient Counselor works closely with the rest of the staff as an integral part of the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive psychosocial assessment tools at intake and at various points in accordance with Odyssey House policy and procedures.
• Provide individual counseling, group counselling and case management services onsite and in the home or community.
• In collaboration with each client, formulates a comprehensive individualized treatment plan, monitors achievement of objectives, reviews and updates the treatment plan in accordance with clinical needs of the client.
• Maintain up-to-date client clinical records including at minimum: treatment planning, group counseling notes, progress notes, and the monitoring of social determinants of health in accordance with regulatory guidelines and program standards.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Responsible for ongoing client discharge planning beginning at admission.
• Provides ongoing assessment of each assigned client, monitoring for any changes in clinical needs.
• Assures timely an effective care coordination with collateral services providers, family members and criminal/family justice agencies.
• Delivers clinical services in accordance with evidence-based curricula and training.
• Acts as a liaison with all referral agencies providing regular verbal and written progress reports.
• Establish community and agency affiliations which address the client's need and strengthen the delivery of services.
• Provide education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, regarding client's substance use/misuse and related behavioral issues.
• Conduct collection of samples for toxicology randomly and as needed.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.
• Attend all required in-service training seminars.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Other relevant duties as required.

Requirements

• CASAC or CASAC-T preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to deliver culturally competent services to a diverse client population in an urban setting.
• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal Assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

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