Counselor of Recreation and Wellness Services

Responsibilities

• Direct Services
• Deliver individual and group recreation and wellness activities in line with modified trauma-informed therapeutic community model.
• Monitors participation in all wellness and recreational residential services and implement appropriate interventions when needed.
• Conducts Recreation and Wellness committee meetings with residents.
• Cookordinate and deliver on-site and off-site recreation and wellness activities and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Counseling
• Conduct group and individual recreation and wellness counseling sessions with residents.
• Support the residents in developing skills for self-sustaining wellness and healthy socialization.
• Utilize strength-based counseling and motivational interviewing and behavioral modification strategies.
• Supervise and assist residents during recreational and wellness functions.
• Treatment
• Participate in treatment planning led by the clinical counselor with the support multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate outcomes of recreation and wellness interventions to the treatment team members.
• Support treatment goals through recreation, wellness, and recovery-oriented programming.
• Administrative
• Maintain recreation activity logs and documentation.
• Document all interventions and wellness plans in the clinical record as per OASAS 820 and CARF standards.
• Utilize screening tools to measure progress towards health and wellness goals.
• Participate in house meetings, staff meetings, case conference, coaching and supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HSD required. Bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with individuals with SUD required.
• Experience in a Residential Therapeutic Community setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, cognitive behavioral treatment, motivational interviewing and behavior modification techniques.
• Weekend availability required.
• Current Adult CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health records.
• Personal Training and fitness experience a plus.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14th St Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Reward