Outpatient Counselor

Summary : Provide outpatient treatment services to adults, adolescents and their families, and education to individuals and groups in the community to promote healthy lifestyles and choices.

Schedule : Monday-Friday

Responsibilities :

• Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws.
• Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code.
• Provide primary therapeutic services for all consumers assigned to caseload.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with consumer.
• Complete all required clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessments and notes, in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Palmer's Policies and Procedures.
• Facilitate treatment groups with consumers as assigned.
• Supervise consumer's behavior, adherence to rules, as well as policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical staffing meetings.
• Develop effective working relationships with DHS workers, probation / parole officers, drug court coordinators, and others who are invested in consumer's treatment.
• Make recommendations for advancement in treatment.
• Act as Liaison with community support services.
• Provide information about the program to the public, when applicable.
• Conduct educational groups in accordance with adolescent program school agreements.
• Enforce all facility rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintain facility security and assist in basic crisis intervention.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
• Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures and training.
• Maintain core competencies in relation to working with substance use disorders through continuing education and implement skills learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and / or Director.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position. Responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Palmer Continuum of Care, Inc. is a tobacco-free environment. Palmer does not allow the use of tobacco products in any program sites or vehicles by employees, consumers, volunteers or visitors. Employees shall not use to tobacco products while providing services in a consumer's or consumer's extended family's home.

Salary Description

55,000 - $72,000 Based on Experience

Salary : $55,000 - $72,000