What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor/Therapist position at OMNI Youth Services?
Job Summary:
- Maintain and grow current substance abuse programming at OMNI locations and within the community.
- To provide treatment to those engaged in OMNI’s substance abuse treatment programming including individual, group, and family counseling.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling using a trauma-informed and evidenced-based approach.
- Communicate with community stakeholders about current substance abuse programming and access to services.
- Perform comprehensive intake, assessment, treatment planning, and diagnosis.
- Perform drug and alcohol evaluations.
- Assist in urinalysis drug testing.
- Meet and maintain agency’s standard direct service hours and quality of service.
- Maintain client files with clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts and in accordance with OMNI policies and contractual agreements using a trauma-informed approach.
- Prepare required reports, case notes, entry into appropriate billing database, and other documentation on a timely basis.
- Participate in program planning and development.
- Participate in individual and group supervision, including collaboration on case planning among all involved clinical staff.
- Maintain regular communication with collateral contacts such as police department, schools, other private or public agencies, and referral sources.
- Provide 24-hour crisis intervention services as needed. Respond to requests for emergency assistance from local police department, clients, and residents of the service area in-person or through telephone contact.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours if needed to carry out all job responsibilities.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Work effectively with diverse workforce and client groups.
- Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and use of discretion in performance of duties operating within the limits of the agency’s standard practice.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
- Active licensure: LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, or equivalent.
Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree in human services field, preferably social work or counseling which includes clinical training in individual, family, and group modalities focusing on family systems and adolescent development.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Employer Paid Benefits (Life, STD, LTD)
- Hybrid
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- 14 Paid Holidays
Salary: $60,000
OMNI Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. OMNI Youth Services is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. It does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individual’s race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non-merit factor protected under state, local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, transfer, termination, and opportunities for training.
Salary : $60,000
