Counselor/Master and Cert

Catholic Charities Careers•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing counseling and support services to consumers, focusing on screening, assessment, service planning, therapeutic interventions, and aftercare. The role requires adherence to clinical documentation standards, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with a clinical team. The counselor will work with individuals and families to address substance abuse and mental health needs, aiming for successful treatment outcomes and relapse prevention.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field with clinical experience in Substance Abuse or Mental Health.
Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) credential in Florida and/or FL License in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling.
Valid Florida Driver License.

Responsibilities

Screen potential consumers within 24 hours of referral, prioritizing urgent needs.
Complete clinical intake documentation for admissions.
Use standardized criteria and assessment instruments to match consumer needs with available services.
Identify and address unmet medical needs during assessment.
Complete clinical assessments within 10 days or sooner as required.
Develop service plans within 15 days for residential and 30 days for outpatient, or within 24 hours for crisis situations.
Develop service plans with full consumer participation, including goals, outcomes, timeframes, services, and signatures.
Review and update service plans every 30 days and discuss in clinical staffing.
Provide weekly individual therapy and assigned group therapy sessions using evidence-based curriculum.
Explore reasons for treatment and sober living in sessions.
Identify successful coping strategies for staying sober.
Provide trauma-based care techniques.
Evaluate progress towards goals and modify service plans as appropriate.
Provide educational sessions based on Hazelden curriculum.
Coordinate care with other service providers with consumer consent.
Participate with the clinical team in making decisions about level of care, treatment, discharge planning, and follow-up.
Enter progress notes into the client record at least weekly for residential consumers and according to session frequency for outpatient.
Provide SOAR services in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
Adhere to No Wrong Door Policy and provide or refer for work-related services, job placement, supported housing, transportation, social skills training, budgeting, credit counseling, public assistance, interpersonal communications, activities of daily living, medical/dental care, high-risk behaviors, legal assistance, childcare, and social/cultural/recreational/religious activities.
Collaborate with the case management team in providing case management services.
Begin case closing at intake and ensure completion of agreed-upon service goals.
Notify collaborating service providers upon closing a case.
Link consumers discharged prior to program completion to appropriate services.
Develop the aftercare plan during the 30-day Treatment Plan review, detailing needed services and relapse prevention steps.
Follow up by phone 30 and 120 days post-discharge with consumer permission.
Adhere to dress code, safety protocols (OSHA, Catholic Charities), and participate in monthly Fire Drills.
Ensure appropriate reporting of incident reports.
Comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by supervisor.