IOP Counselor (HLC)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

6d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

As the IOP Counselor, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for each client. This includes providing case management services as needed for assigned clients, maintaining a caseload, and conducting individual, family, and group counseling as outlined in the treatment plan. You will also teach educational classes as needed, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in human services or other related field.
Minimum of 1-2 years direct service in substance abuse field preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
If in recovery, must demonstrate at least two years of sobriety with evidence of emotional and social stability.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human services or other related field preferred.
Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish preferred.
ICAADA certified preferred or within 12 months of employment.
Licensed Addiction Counselor certification preferred or within 12 months of hire.
Maintain certification requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepare the treatment plan in accordance with the Biopsychosocial assessment and ASAM criteria. Review goals every thirty days and on an ongoing basis and make changes as needed for the client.
Document all client contacts in the electronic medical records system, including progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries, monthly reports, and discharge plans.
Present the client’s case with the multi-disciplinary team and have the initial and updated treatment plans, and discharge summary signed by the supervisor. Participate in weekly staffing meetings to provide clinical input and observations as appropriate.
Staff any changes in clients’ treatment goals and obtains signatures.
Counsel individual clients in accordance with the goals developed on the treatment plan. Individual counseling can be conducted using cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, reality therapy, gestalt therapy and behavioral therapy.
Counsel families regarding addictions issues in accordance with the goals established in the treatment plan.
Facilitate group counseling sessions and follow the assigned group format developed for each session.
Prepare progress notes for each client and complete the group notes within 24 hours of the initial contact. All individual and family counseling progress notes are to be turned in at the end of the working day of the scheduled session.
Prepare and teach educational classes as assigned.
Document on a group note about the clinical observations and behaviors of the client and provides the primary clinician with a copy of the group note.
Facilitate client visitation per the Department of Child Services agreement.
Complete an action sheet on level of care and assigned primary clinician.
Complete monthly Peer Reviews as assigned by the Lead Counselor or designee.
Attend staff meetings, departmental meetings, seminars/conferences, service training programs, and monthly in-service meetings as scheduled.
Work assigned overtime hours as directed to ensure coverage of facility operations and approved by Supervisor or Director.
Maintain client confidentiality of all client information according to Federal, State, and The Salvation Army standards, policies, and procedures.
Conduct outside assessments for clients as assigned and Withdrawal Management within 48 hours of admission if applicable.
Other tasks as assigned by leadership.