Entry Level Counselor

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc•City of Watertown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including, clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must maintain a valid Drivers License, as specified in the personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
Provide individual and group activities
Co-facilitate group counseling and didactic sessions
Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
Utilize ATTC’s Performance Assessment Rubrics as a tool for assessing and developing clinical competencies to strive to meet the Proficient Counselor standard.
Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On-call system as needed.
Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
Participate in record reviews
Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC
Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
Convey information inter/intra agency
Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores.
Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed
Perform other duties as assigned