What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor - Hope Hall position at Volunteers of America Delaware Valley?
Job Description
Job Description
Responsible for conducting risk / needs assessments and developing service plans for all clients assigned to their caseload, develop resources for clients and, facilitate workshops, programs and groups for clients.
Scope of Duties :
Assessment of all new clients via the approved agency Assessment Tools to determine counseling needs and appropriate level of care.
- Develop Service Plans on all assigned clients based on approved agency assessment tools that is client centered and recovery oriented with client input.
- Obtain previous records that are relevant to current treatment recommendation.
- Monitor and document client progress according to funding source standards and / or operational policy and procedures.
- Review, reassess and revise service plan with client input to address on-going problems and to determine need for continued services or discharge.
- Schedule and facilitate individual sessions with clients as required.
- Identify and / or develop resources and link clients to needed services.
- Provide active case consultation and coordination when necessary with client linked resources and referral sources.
- Facilitate scheduled workshops / programs / groups addressing client's needs.
- Develop appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients as per contractual requirements.
- Facilitate house meetings as needed.
- Participate in required internal / external Treatment Team meetings.
- Complete all required reports and other documentation.
- Demonstrate competency in program related certifications.
- Provide support to Treatment Assistant function.
- Interact with clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
- Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
- Other duties as assigned.
ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Occasionally required to smell, stoop.
