Float Counselor - King Road

PROGRESSIONS INC•Malvern, PA

About The Position

Malvern Treatment Centers located in Malvern, PA is currently seeking a Full Time Float Counselor position with an every other weekend requirement. This position is full time offering a comprehensive benefits package including Health Insurance, Paid Time Off and a 401K with a company match! Position Summary: Counsels patients regarding all aspects of their addiction; to be an active member of the treatment team in the formulation of assessments, treatment plans, diagnostic summary, progress notes and continuing care planning. Promotes the safety/wellness and well-being of patients. Summary of Essential Position Functions: Administers assessments, establishes and revises individualized treatment goals and participates in formulation of diagnostic summaries. Documents patient progress in electronic medical record which facilitates UM and corresponds to goals and objectives in treatment plan. Completes case conference documentation in a timely manner. Addresses problematic behaviors in patients. Improves delivery of treatment and participates in ongoing educational process. Keeps referral sources informed of patient progress in a timely manner. Maintains communication with patients families and facilitates participation in treatment. Keeps personal issues separate from therapeutic process and relationships. Assumes responsibilities for case management, lectures, group therapy as required and asked. Maintains and sets up aftercare for all patients in a timely manner in case of AMA. Completes treatment plans and transition summaries on time and in a comprehensive manner. Performs evaluations for potential admissions and refers patients to appropriate level of care and determines appropriate length of stay based on ASAM criteria Involves patients in the treatment planning process. Facilitates transition process in an appropriate manner. Must complete 25 hours of training per year. Other functions as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
This position requires individuals that are 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.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Master’s Degree required with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which and two years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency which includes one year of working directly with the chemically dependent, or Full certification as an addictions counselor & three years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, which includes one year of working directly with the chemically dependent.
Individual shall also complete a Department approved core curriculum training which includes a component on clinical supervision skills.
Licensure preferred.
Microsoft Office Proficient.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field preferred; will accept Bachelor's or Associate's degree with corresponding experience
One to two years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting
Knowledge of 12-step recovery and an understanding of chemical dependency
Able to provide individual counseling as well as group therapy
Able to work in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental manner with staff and patients in order to gain confidence and cooperation
Able to operate as a role model in speech and behaviors consistent with recovery principles
Confident, articulate, and able to speak effectively in front of groups and individuals to provide education/training
Demonstrated proficiency at educating, communicating, and empathizing with patients, answering questions and concerns in a manner that is respectful

Responsibilities

Administers assessments, establishes and revises individualized treatment goals and participates in formulation of diagnostic summaries.
Documents patient progress in electronic medical record which facilitates UM and corresponds to goals and objectives in treatment plan.
Completes case conference documentation in a timely manner.
Addresses problematic behaviors in patients.
Improves delivery of treatment and participates in ongoing educational process.
Keeps referral sources informed of patient progress in a timely manner.
Maintains communication with patients families and facilitates participation in treatment.
Keeps personal issues separate from therapeutic process and relationships.
Assumes responsibilities for case management, lectures, group therapy as required and asked.
Maintains and sets up aftercare for all patients in a timely manner in case of AMA.
Completes treatment plans and transition summaries on time and in a comprehensive manner.
Performs evaluations for potential admissions and refers patients to appropriate level of care and determines appropriate length of stay based on ASAM criteria
Involves patients in the treatment planning process.
Facilitates transition process in an appropriate manner.
Must complete 25 hours of training per year.
Other functions as assigned.