Lead Counselor

Overview

The Lead Counselor is expected to demonstrate expertise in: individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, advocacy, case management, substance abuse assessments, intakes, discharge/continuing care planning, and appropriate referrals. The counselor may also perform other related tasks that are a part of Cedar Recovery’s operation. The focus in this position requires knowledge of opioid addiction and direct practice in facilitating evidenced based treatment.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients better than they expect to be treated.
• Support the patient’s progress toward recovery goals, improved social determinants of health scores, and patient health outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of medical providers and admin professionals to provide best-in-class care to our patients.
• Supervise staff counselor(s) and group counselor(s) on staff. This can include conducting internal chart audits, co-signing notes, ensuring compliance, developing clinical skills.
• Regularly evaluate staff needs and facilitate some clinical training.
• Conduct individual and group sessions.
• Administer patient assessments as clinically indicated.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s policies and procedures.
• Establish and build rapport with clients.
• Conduct initial assessments and formulate individual plans of care.
• Includes activities related to managing and improving the care of the patient population across health, substance abuse and mental health treatment, and social service providers.
• Establish SMART goals with each patient and monitor progress.
• Maintain licensure/certification and complete required CEU’s.
• Provide referrals outside of Cedar Recovery as clinically indicated.
• In collaboration with the OTP Program Director, ensure compliance with 42 cfr, accreditation guidelines, and other state and federal regulations governing OTPs.

Qualifications

• The minimum requirements for this position are a Master’s level degree individual and is licensed.