Counselor, Askia

About the role

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center dedicated to healing and uplifting individuals, families, and communities. Our Behavioral Health Services provide residential and outpatient treatment for mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief supportive therapy and facilitate psychoeducational groups under the guidance of the Clinical Director.
• Counsel patients individually, in family meetings, and in group sessions to facilitate progress toward treatment goals under the direction of the Clinical Director.
• Work in collaboration with the case manager to execute referrals and linkages to the appropriate level of care.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and risk assessments and escalate to the appropriate party when needed (Clinical Director, nurse management, etc).
• Complete all required documentation (biopsychosocial assessment, individual and group progress notes, treatment plan, discharge summary, insurance forms, etc.) in accordance with agency and DPH/BSAS guidelines for format and timeliness.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings (daily and clinical).
• Attend trainings as assigned.
• Participate in individual clinical supervision and accumulate hours toward licensure, if applicable.
• Occasional weekend or evening work may be requested, but the available shift is 11am-7pm from Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a closely related field required.
• One (1) year experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred but not required.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC, LADC II), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) preferred.
• Masters in Counseling completed or in progress.
• Masters in Social Work.
• LCSW or LICSW.
• Spanish language capability.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see and work towards the “big picture.”
• Flexibility and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Benefits

Salary range is $26-$31/hr depending on licensure and experience.

Pay

$26/hr to $31/hr in line with relevant experience, education and licensure.

Schedule

Shift: Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.