Counselor- Inpatient Detox Full Time Pay 32-Hour Position

Job description

Gateway Community Services is proud to be a recognized leader in addiction treatment for adults and adolescents in the Northeast Florida region. Since 1978, Gateway has been committed to providing compassionate services to those lost in the despair of addiction.

COUNSELOR- INPATIENT DETOX

32 Hours Weekly

Full-Time Benefits, including Paid Leave Accrual, Holiday Pay and Medical/Dental/Vision, etc Benefits

2 Schedule Options - Sunday through Wednesday (9am to 5:30pm) or Wednesday through Saturday (9am to 5:30pm)

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Provide direct and indirect services to patients and families in the Detox/Stabilization Unit. Primary responsibilities include screenings, assessments, referrals, and discharge planning. Provide psychoeducational groups and intervene utilizing motivational interviewing techniques with patients at AMA risk. Be an active multidisciplinary team member and participate in medical staffing. Meet with Providers daily to staff cases regarding medication protocol, treatment progress, and discharge plan. Consult with the medical team when medical or psychiatric concerns are identified. Coordinate interpreting services for patients. Communication with Nassau County Care Coordinator regarding Nassau County patients in Detox.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure quality internal and external customer care and service.

2. Provide screening and assessment that meet funders’ requirements and make treatment recommendations.

3. Develop a diagnostic impression using the current DSM criteria based on information gathered during screening, assessment, and review of referral documents.

4. Address patient needs collaboratively with the treatment team through internal and/or external referrals.

5. Complete all required documents, including ROIs and Authorization for Info to be Released form, and submit to medical records to gather previous medical and treatment records.

6. Integrate referral source, community, and family support into treatment when clinically appropriate, assuring the Release of Information is complete.

7. Provide all services according to insurance, DCF licensing, managing entity, SAMHSA, and CARF accreditation guidelines and document all services within the required timeframes according to organizational policies and procedures.

8. Provide services with cultural and linguistic competency.

9. Provide resolutions of barriers toward treatment

10. Develop discharge plans for eligible patients and complete needed referrals to support this plan.

11. Provide suicide risk screening and make recommendations/contact crisis intervention staff.

12. Participate in program staff meetings, medical staffing, and other inter-organizational collaborations.

13. Maintains effective verbal and non-verbal communication within a multi-disciplinary team.

14. Participate in monthly clinical peer reviews.

15. Facilitate psychoeducational groups for patients.

16. Provide conflict resolution to ensure the patient’s safety and mental well-being.

17. Demonstrate flexibility as a team member and promote a positive working environment.

18. Make an attempt to contact the spouse/family of each patient to gather corroborating information, if applicable

19. Perform special projects and other Agency related assignments as requested.

20. Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Must be eligible through DCF and AHCA with Level II Background checks throughout employment.

2. Must abide by the organizational policy and procedure manual and state certification/licensure board code of ethics.

3. Must practice universal precautions as part of regular job duties whenever applicable.

4. Must possess competencies to effectively understand and treat the population served, including working with patients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder and those receiving medication-assisted treatment.

5. Must complete a minimum of 20 hours of job-required training annually.

6. Complete and forward screenings and comprehensive assessments to a qualified professional within one business day of the service.

7. No more than a 3% error rate in Smart Care, striving for a 0% error rate.

8. Must consistently meet or exceed monthly productivity/performance goals within the first six months and throughout employment.

9. Must be able to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions using appropriate judgment.

10. Complete all required documentation and other Agency related paperwork within one business day.

11. Must be able to analyze and solve complex problems to design solution-focused approaches

12. Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring safe operating conditions.

13. Ability to function as an effective team member

14. Must refrain from engaging in behaviors that erode the cohesiveness of the program staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

FORMAL

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree related to behavioral health field
• Experience with substance use disorders
• Experience with mental health preferred

SKILLS

• Ability to formulate professional clinical reports.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies and life-threatening situations appropriately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking.
• Ability to relate to adults, families, referral sources, and internal Gateway Team Members and possess requisite competencies to effectively understand and provide appropriate services to the client population served.
• Ability to relate and present to groups.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Team player

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the recovery process and 12-step programs preferred
• Knowledge of diagnosing using current DSM criteria.
• Adult behavior and family systems
• Knowledge of community resources
• Assessment Skills
• Have knowledge and understanding of cultural competencies to establish and maintain strong working relationships with culturally diverse patients, their families, and caregivers, as well as a wide range of community agencies and organizations.
• Moderate computer skills, such as inputting 35 wpm, using Microsoft Office Suites, and an Electronic Health Record.

Gateway Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gateway Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000 to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMHC, LSCW, or LMFT license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000