What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Entry Level Counselor position at THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc?
Description
SCHEDULE:
Part-Time: 9:30am-9:30pm Saturday and Sunday
SUMMARY
Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including, clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
- Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
- Provide individual and group activities
- Co-facilitate group counseling and didactic sessions
- Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
- Utilize ATTC’s Performance Assessment Rubrics as a tool for assessing and developing clinical competencies to strive to meet the Proficient Counselor standard.
- Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On-call system as needed.
- Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
- Participate in record reviews
- Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC
- Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
- Convey information inter/intra agency
- Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
- Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
- Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores.
- Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
- Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
- Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required: Must have a High School Diploma or GED, support a person-centered approach to care, and must subscribe to a Professional Canon of Ethics.
Preferred: College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation.
Other Job Requirements: Must maintain a valid Driver's License, as specified in the personnel policies. Must comply with all laws and policies concerning confidentiality, security, and client rights as specified in the employee handbook, 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA. Must maintain current certification and/or training in CPR and First Aid, and any other areas specified by state law and agency regulation.
Salary : $17
