Independent Contractor Counselor for Outpatient

About the role

Provide assessment and treatment services. Maintain an active caseload of clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload (census) of clients who attend scheduled treatment sessions at a minimum of twice a month.
• Maintain client clinical charts in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health standards, and other city, county, federal and CARF standards, and pursuant to payor contracts and requirements.
• Provide assessment services, as needed, using all assessment instruments and make recommendations which will determine the level of care (LOC), based on the PCPC required by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Maintain a clinical chart on each client which will include the development of a Comprehensive Recovery Plan, Progress Notes reflecting each service delivered, Recovery Plan Updates and Reviews, Case Consultation, Psychiatric Referral (as needed) with follow-up documentation and Aftercare/continuing Care Planning.
• Perform Urine Drug Screens.

Qualifications

• Receive annually twenty-five (25) hours of training in areas supportive of the skill development required by NET and The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
• One half of these hours may be attained internally and one half may be attained externally.
• Receive ten (10) hours of training on HIV, STDs and TB.
• Demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
• Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, and CARF standards.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Health insurance benefits.

Pay

• $XX per hour or $XXX per week, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Hours are flexible but consistent with the needs of the program.