Counselor for Residential Facility

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions.
• Discuss with client what their goals are for treatment, including immediate and long-term goals.
• Complete needed documentation for compliance and client records in a timely fashion.
• Complete the Clinical Assessment and initial treatment plan as part of the admissions process.
• Create an individualized Master Treatment Plan that will guide the client’s clinical care and direction.
• Create an individualized treatment plan review outlining progress in treatment and completion of objectives.
• Utilize outcome surveys to make appropriate changes to the client’s Master Treatment Plan based on the results.
• Provide substantial client documentation through treatment plan updates, group notes, progress notes, discharge/transfer summaries and utilization reviews.
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives, making adjustments where indicated to achieve all corrective action goals.
• Participate when asked, to participate in community education and marketing initiatives.
• Participate in staffing meetings, trainings and weekly clinical supervision.
• Adhere to all confidentiality laws and maintain ethical, professional boundaries with clients.
• Assign department head roles to clients and discuss house captain notes during the morning clinical meeting.
• Ensure that all weekly clinical audit items are completed in a timely manner.
• Collect and approve request slips for sponsor visits, family visits, outside appointments, etc.
• Any other related tasks that are assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or similar field.
• WV licensed preferred but not required: LPC, LCSW, or LICSW.
• Addiction counseling and/or substance abuse treatment history.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, email and EHR systems.
• Attention to detail and completeness of all clinical notes and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities