Adolescent Counselor

Trinity Behavioral Care JOB TITLE: ADOLESCENT COUNSELOR

Supervisor: Adolescent Supervisor Status: Non-Exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in human service related field required (such as counseling, social work or psychology. Other degrees will be considered based on relevance to position and acceptability to DAODAS/SCAADAC for credentialing purposes). Provisional certification as an alcohol and drug counselor by an agency approved association is required post-employment. Related work experience desirable.

FUNCTION: Entry level clinical position requiring the provision of clinical counseling services to agency clients under the direction of supervisory personnel.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates effective time management by being prompt for work and meetings, efficiently managing time scheduled for direct and indirect services, and meeting all assignment deadlines established by the agency.

2. Works effectively with other agency staff including appropriate personal behavior during work hours, appropriate communications with other staff, participating in agency-wide activities, and demonstrating a willingness to participate in the overall development of effective/efficient services for agency consumers.

3. Demonstrates a willingness to contribute professional skills and time for unusual circumstances that may require additional work time and assignments outside of customary work hours and assignments.

4. Understands and implements agency “need to know” policy on the access to personally identifiable information and/or client data.

5. Maintains agency, state and federal standards of confidentiality in the handling of sensitive information regarding client clinical data, as well as any personally identifiable information.

6. Demonstrates proficiency in use of computerized data systems utilized by the agency to include the Carelogic (EHR).

7. Able to represent the agency appropriately at meetings and other events as assigned including providing training to referral sources and the public on topics relevant to the mission of the agency.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides the full continuum of individual and group model clinical counseling, and duties according to quality standards established by the agency. Is privileged for and provides specific services in accordance with the Clinical Supervision Plan as directed by supervisory personnel and outlined in each employee written goals and objectives document.

2. Provides crisis intervention services to call-in and walk-in clients as needed.

3 Assists other clinical staff with staffing cases, placement decisions, and treatment methods/materials.

4. Able to learn and implement evidence-based treatment and other modalities used at Trinity Behavioral Care.

5. Contributes effectively as a team member, participating in weekly team meetings, sharing ideas, and communicating with supervisors and other team members.

6. Maintains accurate records as required by DAODAS, Medicaid and agency policy/procedures, as assigned.

7. Maintains current licensures and/or certification necessary for the position and provides evidence of same in addition to evidence of all required training to the personnel department in a timely manner.

8. Maintains client charts according to quality standards regarding clinical content and timely entry as established by DAODAS, Medicaid and agency policy/procedures.

9. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

10. No supervisory duties required.

11. Provides 19 hours of direct service time each week. Exceptions to this are documented in the employee’s supervision plan of clinical staff.

12. Provides after-hours and emergency coverage as needed.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve through compassionate care and professional guidance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000 - $50,000