What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Mount Laurel Recovery Center?
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The Counselor I provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
- Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
- Conducts group and / or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
- Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
- Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for clients.
- Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned client.
- Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
- Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.
- Plans for aftercare for assigned clients.
- Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
- Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Evaluates the need of the client and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
- Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse / psychiatric problems.
- Conducts educational workshops both within the Facility and in the community as required.
- Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Facility treatment programs.
- Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.
- Experience in counseling field instruction / internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
- Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
- CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility