Lead IOP Counselor - Pantops

ARS Treatment Centers•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment of those addicted to opiates. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient services through medication-assisted treatment. Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Lead IOP Counselor to join our team! ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling or human services
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience, 1 of which was in a substance abuse environment.
Must be licensed or certified by the applicable state.
Proficient in the use of personal computers

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director in ensuring the clinical and administrative services are provided for IOP patients and their families.
Serving as a working role model for other counselors.
Adhering to the vision and mission of the Company.
Complying with all ARS policies and procedures and responding to supervision.
Maintaining IOP patients on caseload.
Assisting Clinical Supervisor in auditing new IOP admission charts for both Day and evening programs as applicable, ensuring incoming patients have a complete bio psychosocial assessment, a preauthorization, ASAM LOC 2.1 Screening, and updated status, tag and program according to the timeline in the ARS policy manual.
Complying with State/Federal or Certification/Licensure training requirements.
Overseeing other IOP Counselors and Counselor Interns to assure timely completion of work and adherence to program policies and procedures, which includes reviewing their weekly patient documentation for IOP.
Providing new hire orientation for IOP Counselors and IOP Counselor Interns.
Supporting and co-facilitating weekly or monthly clinical supervision for the IOP program through documentation of assessment of professional competencies, clinical skills and recommendations through weekly meetings and direct and periodic observation.
Coordinating and Completing peer reviews with all IOP counselors.
Participating in emergency on-call rotation as needed.
Assisting with handling intake and inquiry calls.
Attending required managers, clinical and treatment team meetings on a weekly basis to allow consultations of current caseload.
Assisting in training and supervision of IOP interns.
Assisting in the preparation and presentation of on-site trainings related to IOP.
Being proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies.