Counselor of Recreation and Wellness Services

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Educational Alliance (EA) is seeking a full-time Counselor of Recreation and Wellness Services to provide counseling, recreation, and wellness services within the Trauma-Informed Modified Therapeutic Community. This role is crucial for promoting the well-being of residents in a 100-bed OASAS licensed residential treatment facility. The Counselor will collaborate with clinical and program staff to deliver individualized services and interventions that support health, wellness, and treatment plan goals.

Requirements

HSD required.
Minimum of three (3) years experience working with individuals with SUD required.
Weekend availability required.
Current Adult CPR and First Aid certifications required.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Familiarity with Electronic Health records.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience in a Residential Therapeutic Community setting strongly preferred.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, cognitive behavioral treatment, motivational interviewing and behavior modification techniques.
Leadership and coaching skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Personal Training and fitness experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver individual and group recreation and wellness activities in line with modified trauma-informed therapeutic community model.
Monitor participation in all wellness and recreational residential services and implement appropriate interventions when needed.
Conduct Recreation and Wellness committee meetings with residents.
Coordinate and deliver on-site and off-site recreation and wellness activities and ensure safety procedures are followed.
Conduct group and individual recreation and wellness counseling sessions with residents.
Support residents in developing skills for self-sustaining wellness and healthy socialization.
Utilize strength-based counseling and motivational interviewing and behavioral modification strategies.
Supervise and assist residents during recreational and wellness functions.
Participate in treatment planning led by the clinical counselor with the support of a multidisciplinary team.
Communicate outcomes of recreation and wellness interventions to the treatment team members.
Support treatment goals through recreation, wellness, and recovery-oriented programming.
Maintain recreation activity logs and documentation.
Document all interventions and wellness plans in the clinical record as per OASAS 820 and CARF standards.
Utilize screening tools to measure progress towards health and wellness goals.
Participate in house meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, coaching, and supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.