Certified AOD Counselor - CCAPP,CAADE,CADTP

First Steps Recovery•Shingle Springs, CA

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

AODC Counselors are responsible for coordinating and providing Individual counseling and clinical services, group sessions, individual sessions and intake assessment services to residents both at inpatient and outpatient levels of care if applicable. The AODC Counselor provides development of resident resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of residents if applicable. Counselors will work in collaboration with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the resident’s progress through the continuum of care. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
Proficiency in KIPU Systems Resident Management Software
CPR/First AID
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential
Negative TB test results within past year
Medical Clearance to work within past year
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings

Nice To Haves

AA or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the Human Services or Behavioral Health
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Desired. (CCAPP,CAADE,CADTP or Affiliate)
1-2 years experience in the field of addiction and mental health or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment a plus

Responsibilities

Uphold and enforce First Steps Recovery standards, policies and procedures, resident rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct.
Ability to utilize agency comprehensive assessment tools in KIPU (Initial Treatment Plan, Discharge Planning, Initial Intake Assessment).
Identify and prioritize individual needs and problems of the patient.
Prepare comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries (as seen in KIPU).
Develop person-centered care plans, including prioritized problem lists, SNAP, resident-reported goals, measurable and achievable objectives, and interventions.
Provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing Evidence Based Practices.
Document resident progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives in Golden Thread.
Prepare effective care level step-down Transition notes.
Develop strong discharge plans and summaries for assigned caseload.
Prepare clinical documentation accurately and within agency time frames, including completion and documentation of groups.
Intervene during crisis intervention situations.
Cooperate with health insurance clinical utilization reviews. Provide daily Progress Notes and detailed Clinical Notes to assist with UR’s.
Participate in weekly Clinical Treatment team meetings with other team members as needed.
Participate in the agency’s Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training.
Provide information to and Spouses/Family Members on the resident’s behalf.
Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each resident.
Provide for discharge planning, contacting referring agency as needed.
Adhere to code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures, and exercise professionalism at all times.
Exercise awareness in cultural competency, resident satisfaction, quality of services, resident needs, and overall health and safety staff and residents.
Ability to perform duties as a counselor (12 Core Functions). Competencies: with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.
Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with residents and their families.