What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counselor: Sign on Bonus of $5,000! position at Root Center for Advanced Recovery?
At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.
In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!
Starting Salary : $73,000-$90,000
Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.
Excellent Benefit Package, including $5000 Sign-On Bonus!
Position Summary
The senior counselor performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance abuse addiction and / or related behavioral health disorders to an assigned caseload. In addition, clinic supervisory and administrative duties as assigned by the clinic supervisor.
Essential Functions
- Counseling Clients; facilitates individual counseling, family and / or significant support person(s) counseling, and group counseling, identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and / or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
- Treatment Plans; develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
- Case Management; schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met.
- Referrals; refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
- Intake and Screenings; informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.
- Assessments; conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
- Record keeping and documentation; Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and / or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency's program policies and procedures .
- Participation; participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel.
- Administrative; covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), plus a minimum of three (3) years of full-time and paid relevant experience in social work, mental health or addiction counseling, vocational rehabilitation, counseling or a related field.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including :
EEO Statement :
Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
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Salary : $73,000 - $90,000
