Primary Counselor II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions for clients enrolled in residential treatment.
• Serves as primary counselor to clients, responsible for coordinating all elements of client’s treatment.
• Reviews pre-admission data, notes and medical history.
• Completes psychosocial assessment and entrance review on each client.
• Maintain client records and document all changes and progress in client’s behavior in accurate, chronological progress notes.
• Initiate and document contact with all referral sources, family members, and other relevant parties.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained according to state licensure regulations.
• Document progression through the level system and in accordance to the level system.
• Complete monthly and quarterly reports on all assigned clients.
• Develop an individualized service plan for each client and for each new identified treatment issue.
• Conduct individual and group treatment planning sessions to review and revise treatment plans weekly.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions to identify and assess issues, goals and measurable objectives.
• Provide didactic and experiential education for clients and facilitates group process.
• Develop and present educational lectures.
• Facilitate treatment groups as scheduled.
• Conduct the family program/group as scheduled.
• Act as advocate for clients within the residential structure.
• Monitor client activity throughout groups and lectures assigned.
• Attend weekly staffing, clinical meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Read and record observations in the daily shift log and communication log.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the program in delivering a high quality treatment experience.
• Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including:
• Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures.
• Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained.
• Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff.
• Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff in-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff.
• Maintain current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid.
• Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A 60 credit Master’s Degree is REQUIRED and the ability to become a Resident in Counselor or Supervisee in Social Work upon hire.