Lead Counselor OTP

Pinnacle Treatment Brand • Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Counselor, you will provide leadership for other counselors. You will provide management of an individual caseload, participation in various facility committees, and carrying out other management-related duties as specified by the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director. You will also assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director in the areas of problem solving, conflict resolution, readiness for state, CARF visits, and other areas assigned. It is expected that this role be performed onsite and it is not a remote position.

Requirements

• A master's degree or above from an accredited college with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in administration or human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience in the health and human service agency which include 1 year of working directly with the chemically dependent.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in administration or human services) or other related field and 3 years of clinical experience in the health and human service agency which include 1 year of working directly with the chemically dependent.
• An associate degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in administration or human services) or other related field and 4 years of clinical experience in the health and human service agency which include 1 year of working directly with the chemically dependent.
• Full certification as an addiction's counselor by a statewide certification body which is a member of national certification body or certification by another state government's substance abuse counseling certification board and 3 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency which includes 1 year working directly with the chemically dependent person. The individual shall also complete a Department approved core curriculum training course.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license in good standing in state of employment and be insurable by the designated carrier if required to drive for company purposes. Localized travel up to 15% may be required to attend meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance of the clinical program with CARF and all state, federal, local, and governing body policies. Assists in all surveys, inspections, and funding sources.
• Evaluates the clinical needs of the institution and develops appropriate training to address identified needs.
• Supervises and facilitates clinical supervision for clinical teammates.
• Insures timely and complete documentation of treatment services through regular review of records and digital signing as needed
• Presents material in seminars, individual and group counseling, when necessary, and supervises the educational aspects of the clinical program.
• Provides for continuing professional development of assigned staff, reviews individual development goals, progress and evaluation and certification progress and results.
• Monitor all clinical programs areas regularly to evaluate performance, assist with issues/concerns and interact with patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient's information to assure patient rights protected.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the medical profession, referral sources, EAPs and other health related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements. Network and marketing to promote the program and maintain a positive community relationship.
• Assess the needs of the participants through outcome surveys, suggestions, and meetings to assure consistent, quality care for the population we serve to include follow-up with adjustments of the development of the program.
• Directly communicate with other leadership teammates and follow up with periodic updates to address immediate concerns and approval of all administrative decisions that affect the clinical team and program.
• Maintain caseload when needed for census purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level