Senior Counselor

Salary Range: $61,500 - $77,500    

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 40 hours  

The Resource Recovery Center of Orange County is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to those suffering from Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders. Substance Use Disorders are chronic illnesses, and treatment provided is based upon the presenting needs of the individual. Our goal is to help individuals and families begin the physical, emotional and spiritual healing process by utilizing compassionate, encouraging and evidence-based practices. We ultimately strive to guide individuals, and their families, towards a goal of living life to its full potential-free from addiction.  

JOB PURPOSE:          

Counsel and aid individuals who have substance use disorders in a NY State OASAS certified Part 816 Medically Supervised Inpatient Detoxification program and/or Part 818 Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. Adhere to associated policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Assist with ensuring that standard of patient care is maintained; these standards are based in "best practice approaches”. Adhere to standards of organizational values, vision, mission and service to the recovery community. All core duties and responsibilities are subject to periodic revision.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide individual case management and group counseling to adults with substance use diagnoses (and their families)  

• Partner with referral sources, providing regular updates and progress on clients.  

• Partner with multi-disciplinary team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, providing individual and group counseling services, and offering clinical insight and expertise.   

• Provide onsite shift supervision of counseling team, counselors, and counselor assistants as needed. 

• Provide caseload with weekly individual case management and counseling sessions consistent with the individualized treatment plan  

• Continuously assess appropriateness of current level of treatment, corresponding with LOCADTR and UR instruments.  

• Coordinate treatment and discharge planning services and with medical, mental health, and other service providers.  

• Arrange and participate in multidisciplinary interventions for clients and assess progress towards goals.   

• Provide skills-based workshops, psychoeducational and evidence-based group counseling to clients in the residential program.  

• Complete detailed progress notes, intake notes, psychosocial assessments, discharge plans, Treatment/Recovery Care Plans in conjunction with the client and multi-disciplinary team.  

• Conduct reviews and approvals of clinical documentation, including routine chart audits.   

• Engage clients in person-centered clinical interventions to enhance motivation and participation in program activities.  

• Maintain accurate and organized clinical charts to ensure compliance with OASAS and Managed Care standards.   

• Contact family contacts and referents upon admission and to coordinate care in treatment.   

• Assist with the development of the clinical treatment schedule and program clinical interventions.  

• Participate in weekly supervisor meeting.   

• Complete incident reports based on established agency-wide protocol as directed.  

• Assist in the preparation of weekly case conference and case reviews.  

• Monitor client’s random toxicology testing.   

• Ability to supervise and provide clinical guidance to staff and interns  

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment  

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required, as well as individual and group supervision 

• Attend supervisory meetings, special agency staff meetings, and trainings  

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor   

SKILLS: 

• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information  

• Willingness to work as part of a team  

• Must be organized, self-motivated, a team player, and computer literate  

• Proficient with Electronic Medical Records   

• Role Key Competencies  

• Team Player  

• Analytical  

• Compassionate  

• Flexible  

• Planning and Organizing  

• Time Management  

• Passion for High Quality Trauma Informed Clinical Services  

• Passion for Creating and Participating in a Collaborative Work Culture 

Requirements: 

• CASAC, CASAC-2, Advanced CASAC, Master CASAC or NY State Clinical License; LMSW, LMHC, LMFT   

*if not licensed, must obtain licensure within six month of hire date  

• OASAS Clinical Supervision Foundations I&II   

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral health  

• Familiarity with regulations from OASAS, JCAHO and Medicaid