PRN SUD Counselor

YMCA of Greater Cleveland • Cleveland, OH

73d

About The Position

The PRN SUD Counselor is a part-time counselor that fills in to assist with covering groups in the Intensive Outpatient Program and the Continuing Recovery program. This person also provides back-up case management and crisis intervention to the full-time Case Counselors, assist the Quality Assurance team with clinical record reviews, and assist resident monitors with rule enforcement and medication monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• Extensive knowledge of issues affecting the homeless population, chemical dependency and mental illness is necessary.
• Professional Certification(s): LCDCIII, LPC or LSW Required.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years' experience in social service field.
• Successful experience in intake, screening and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide secondary case management and crisis intervention services to program participants.
• Facilitate Outpatient Group Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Group Counseling.
• Record all service activities by entering progress notes in the Y-Haven Electronic Medical Record.
• Participate in team meetings, quality assurance meetings, in-service trainings and Coordination meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with Clinical Director on all critical clinical issues.
• Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate Supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Department(s).
• Maintain accurate and thorough records for all clients seeking admission in the AWARDS electronic health record.
• Assist in supplying data for and creating Y-Haven service reports.
• Facilitate addiction therapy groups on a limited, as needed basis.
• Monitor medication self-administration for residents on a limited, as needed basis.
• Provide direct reimbursable clinical services 50% of each workday.
• Be visibly involved with clients, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Follow all established policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
• Participate in and support association events and fund raising activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Secure required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees