Counselor - Adolescent Outpatient

Position Summary

This position provides support, therapy, and case management services to adolescents experiencing substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health concerns, and other behavioral health challenges. The primary goal is to assess patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, facilitate individual and group counseling services, engage family support, and promote long-term recovery, healthy development, and positive life outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate patient needs and treatment recommendations.
• Formulate treatment plans for the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent patients.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups focused on prevention of substance use, recovery, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and life skills development.
• Engage parents, guardians, and family members in the treatment process and provide education regarding substance use, recovery, and family support strategies.
• Collaborate with schools, juvenile justice agencies, child welfare organizations, healthcare providers, and other community partners as appropriate.
• Participate in utilization review activities as required.
• Maintain contact on a regular basis with referral sources and community stakeholders.
• Develop discharge and transition plans and complete discharge summaries.
• Refer patients and families to additional support services and community resources as needed.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical need.
• Prepare and maintain reports, treatment documentation, and case histories in accordance with organization and regulatory requirements.
• Formulate and conduct prevention and early intervention programs related to substance use and behavioral health.
• Understand and implement all TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies.
• Maintain patient files and ensure readiness for audits and site visits.
• Comply with all CKF policies and procedures and related clinical licensure standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Sit – Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
• Stand - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Walk – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Reach Above - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Bend/Stoop - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands – Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands – Fine Manipulation - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily

Benefits

Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% for retirement plans.

Schedule

M-F; 8 am – 5 pm 40 hours