What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Counselor position at Social Model Recovery Systems?
Job Description
Job Description
Position available at our River Community residential treatment program for men and women in Azusa Canyon.
Summary
Perform the core functions of a Counselor as assigned. Functions may include but are not limited to screening, intake, assessment, orientation, counseling (individual, group, family), treatment planning, case management, and documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Role model appropriate healthy and ethical behaviors in all interactions, including HIPAA and Confidentiality standards.
- Maintain a primary caseload of residents / participants, assisting and advocating for them in meeting their unique needs within the program structure.
- Develop a treatment plan for each resident / participant on the caseload and evaluate their progress in meeting the goals and objectives within the treatment plan.
- Update the individual treatment plans, as appropriate, in a timely manner.
- Document the services provided according to standards set by the Agency and applicable County, State, and Federal regulations. Documentation should be clear, concise, and completed in a timely manner.
- If determined by the Program Director, maintain and update program curricula.
- Facilitate full utilization of service units, including Case Management, as directed by the supervisor.
- Assist with resident’s / participant’s benefits (e.g. DPSS, SSI, Medi-Cal) application(s).
- Familiarity and adherence to all regulatory expectations and ethical standards and Agency policies and procedures, including the Agency’s Core Beliefs.
- Maintain constructive relationships with family members, community members and organizations, human services agencies, and other professionals.
Other requirements
Company Description
Social Model Recovery Systems (a non-profit 501(c)3 California corporation) provides direct treatment services (at 11 locations in Los Angeles County) for those whose lives have become unmanageable due to alcohol and other drug use and / or whose mental health issues are interfering with leading productive lives. Thousands of individuals have found help in our programs since 1987. We know that ultimately recovery is a personal choice, but we here at Social Model Recovery Systems are here to assist you in your steps to a healthier lifestyle.
Social Model Recovery Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
Social Model Recovery Systems (a non-profit 501(c)3 California corporation) provides direct treatment services (at 11 locations in Los Angeles County) for those whose lives have become unmanageable due to alcohol and other drug use and / or whose mental health issues are interfering with leading productive lives. Thousands of individuals have found help in our programs since 1987. We know that ultimately recovery is a personal choice, but we here at Social Model Recovery Systems are here to assist you in your steps to a healthier lifestyle. Social Model Recovery Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
