Counseling Assistant

National Capital Treatment and Recovery•Arlington, VA

just now•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the counseling center staff in performing appropriate clinical functions in order to facilitate client movement between counseling center programs and/or completing clients from the programs. This position presents education lectures, facilitates counseling groups (under the direct oversight of the primary counselor or clinical supervisor), conducts substance abuse testing, assists with case management, and assists in documentation. The counseling assistant will assist with completing new client orientations as well as assist with discharge planning. This is a full-time, hourly position with full benefits. The schedule is M-F 8:30am-4:30pm.

Requirements

Associates degree in human services field or equivalent years working in addiction treatment field preferred
Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC) or able to obtain within one year
Certification in CPR, First Aid
Familiarity with 12-step recovery programs
Possess valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation
Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality
Knowledge of recreation therapy, family therapy and behavior management techniques
Ability to work and communicate with others
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
Possess a thorough knowledge of various treatment methods and experience working with diverse populations
General computer knowledge and skills, including, but not limited to use of email and basic timekeeping
Good written and verbal skills

Responsibilities

Assisting in orientation sessions for clients and documenting appropriate movement between phases
Monitoring client supervision, including taking vitals, urine drug screen and breathalyzers
Assisting primary counselors with documentation and chart compliance
Assisting staff and clients in maintaining adherence to posted schedule
Co-Facilitating groups as scheduled or as needed
Coordinating information communication to ensure smooth transitions and dissemination of appropriate information
Attending appropriate meetings, assembling information for staff and reporting any issues observed with the milieu
Overseeing communication of client’s medical concerns with the nurse and medical consultants
Assisting counselors in contacting clients, referral sources, and parent (if applicable) about any client change in status
Presenting education lectures as assigned and facilitating counseling groups as needed
Providing crisis intervention as needed
Assuring program systems are employed according to Program’s policies and procedures
Conducting Urine drug screens and random breathalyzes
Documenting the Electronic Medical Record, all significant client interactions, changes in behavior, medical or psychiatric interventions
Completing Incident Reports as needed
Contacting referral sources and documenting in client medical records in cases of ATAs, AWOLs, and discharges
Developing, implementing and maintaining leisure, social and spiritual program goals, objectives and actions to address areas of the whole person affected by addiction
Assisting Program Manager to develop dynamic leisure, social and spiritual component to treatment
Maintaining/monitoring activities and education schedule for clients and family
Ensuring that client informational boards are appropriate and current
Maintaining ethical standards and continued professional growth, including abiding by Program and NCTR policy and procedures, ensuring all CARF standards are instituted and maintained, promoting quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff, continuing professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff in-service trainings, maintaining professional boundaries with staff and clients
Maintaining current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management
Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor