Master's level Co-Occurring Counselor

· Provides counseling and therapy services to individuals and families who have drug related problems and/or co-occurring problems.

· Counsels patients on an individual and group basis; attempts to aid patients through contact and case coordination with other community resources.

· Orients patients to treatment.

· Maintains timely and accurate documentation of services provided.

· Participates in quality improvement activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES[1]:

· Provides evidence-based counseling and therapy on a one-to-one basis, as well as group and family counseling. A minimum of 50% of employee’s time will be spent in direct services with patients and/or families (spending 60% of one’s time in direct services will results in a bonus);

· Provides counseling services to patients with co-occurring disorders;

· Refers patients to appropriate service agencies in either the immediate community or surrounding areas;

· Enters or requests authorization for services from the patient’s funding source based on clinical and medical necessity;

· Attends staff and treatment meetings;

· Attends workshops and in-service training sessions on substance abuse;

· Provides emergency crisis intervention as needed whether onsite or on the telephone;

· Handles all patient information in a confidential manner;

· Completes intakes, narratives, person-centered plans and any other necessary paperwork according to the policies and procedures of VCS;

· Thoroughly explains program rules, rights, guidelines and expectations to patients during orientation and throughout treatment;

· Effectively articulates to patients the consequences of non- compliance with signed program rules;

· Manages caseload;

· Develops and maintains one-to-one counseling with each patient in a manner convenient to both patient and counselor;

· Develops a person-centered plan (treatment plan) with each patient in a manner understandable to both patient and counselor. Reviews the person-centered plan according to VCS policies;

· Completes releases of information with patients, upon their request, so we may communicate with sources outside of the clinic regarding their treatment;

· Completes 60-day case reviews;

· Assists in peer to peer case review;

· Completes the transition plan and discharge summary for patients; and

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS NEEDED[2]:

[1] All duties are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated.

[2] All skills and abilities are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person