Counselor ( Willow Grove)

PROGRESSIONS INC•Upper Moreland Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Malvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full-time Counselor, to join our Clinical Service Department. This position is a full time benefits eligible position working with a dynamic Clinical Services team, supporting those in their recovery from drug and alcohol dependency. This position requires an understanding and experience of working with adults in a trauma informed care setting. The mission of the Counselor is to counsel patients regarding all aspects of their addiction. He or she must be an active member of the treatment team in the formulation of assessments, treatment plans, diagnostic summaries, progress notes, and continuing care planning. The Counselor will provide supportive individual counseling, conduct group therapy, and review clients at case conferences with other team members. He or she must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to provide these services to clients with chemical dependencies. The ideal candidate MUST have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, Human Services, or other related field that includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting . If a candidate’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, his or her written training plan must specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues. He or she must have full certification in this state as an Addictions Counselor and must be licensed in this state if a Registered Nurse (RN). In addition, he or she must be skilled in using Microsoft Office and must be able to function calmly in a crisis situation.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree (no job experience required), from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues, or Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and 1 year of counseling experience (minimum of 1820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues, or Full certification as an addictions counselor.
Microsoft Office Proficient
client focused
team oriented
great interpersonal and communication skills
flexible to sudden changes in workload, emergency or staffing
dependable
problem solving skills
focused on compliance and performance quality

Responsibilities

Administers assessments, establishes and revises individualized treatment goals, and participates in the formulation of diagnostic summaries
Documents patient progress in a manner that facilitates Utilization Review (UR) and corresponds to goals and objectives in treatment plan
Provides pertinent information at case conferences and expresses disagreement when necessary
Completes case conference documentation in a timely manner
Addresses problematic behaviors in patients
Conducts group therapy according to stage of group development
Gets involved in projects that improve delivery of treatment and participates in ongoing educational and training process
Keeps referral sources updated as to patient progress
Maintains family contacts in a timely manner
Maintains communication with patient’s families and facilitates participation in treatment
Keeps personal issues separate from therapeutic process and relationships
Delivers lectures and workshops in an appropriate manner
Interacts with co-workers in a helpful manner that contributes to high morale
Assumes responsibilities for case management, lectures, and group therapy as required and asked
Maintains and sets up aftercare for all patients in a timely manner in case of AMA
Arrives at scheduled activities on time
Completes paperwork and documentation on time and in a comprehensive manner
Completes discharge summaries in a timely manner
Performs evaluations for potential admissions and refers patients to appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria
Involves patients in the treatment planning process
Completes treatment plans in a timely manner and ensures they are comprehensive in nature
Determines appropriate length of stay for patients based on ASAM criteria
Facilitates discharge process in an appropriate manner
May give direction and provide feedback on the performance of students
Performs other duties as assigned