Counselor

Resource Recovery Center of Orange County•City of Middletown, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Recovery Center of Orange County is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to those suffering from Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders. Substance Use Disorders are chronic illnesses, and treatment provided is based upon the presenting needs of the individual. Our goal is to help individuals and families begin the physical, emotional and spiritual healing process by utilizing compassionate, encouraging and evidence-based practices. We ultimately strive to guide individuals, and their families, towards a goal of living life to its full potential-free from addiction. The purpose of this job is to counsel and aid individuals who have substance use disorders in a NY State OASAS certified Part 816 Medically Supervised Inpatient Detoxification program and/or Part 818 Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. The role involves adhering to associated policies and procedures and regulatory standards, assisting with ensuring that standard of patient care is maintained based on "best practice approaches", and adhering to standards of organizational values, vision, mission, and service to the recovery community. The counselor will provide individual case management and group counseling to adults with substance use diagnoses (and their families), partner with referral sources, providing regular updates and progress on clients, and partner with the multi-disciplinary team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, providing individual and group counseling services, and offering clinical insight and expertise.

Requirements

CASAC, CASAC-T, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or other related provisional or full QHP
One (1) year of related work experience
Clinical documentation skills
Client centered counseling skills
Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
Great interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to work as part of a team
Must be organized, self-motivated, a team player, and computer literate
Ability to work with a diverse set of clients with differing presentations
Ability to work professionally and empathetically with a diverse group of clients and staff
Maintain confidentiality of records and information

Responsibilities

Provide caseload with weekly individual case management and counseling sessions consistent with the individualized treatment plan
Continuously assess appropriateness of current level of treatment, corresponding with LOCADTR and UR instruments
Coordinate treatment and discharge planning services and with medical, mental health, and other service providers
Arrange and participate in multidisciplinary interventions for clients and assess progress towards goals
Provide skills-based workshops, psychoeducational and evidence-based group counseling to clients in the residential program
Complete detailed progress notes, intake notes, psychosocial assessments, discharge plans, Treatment/Recovery Care Plans in conjunction with the client and multi-disciplinary team
Maintain accurate and organized clinical charts to ensure compliance with OASAS and Managed Care standards
Contact family contacts and referents upon admission and to coordinate care in treatment
Under the supervision of a master’s level QHP, assist with the development of clinical treatment tracks that are diversified in language and culture that will meet the treatment and service needs of patients and families
Complete incident reports based on established agency-wide protocol as directed
Assist in the preparation of weekly case conference and case reviews
Monitors client’s random toxicology testing
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Task supervision of Counselor Assistants
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required, as well as individual and group supervision
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned