Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or an equivalent field.
• Two years of experience providing individual and/or group counseling for mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
• Licensure as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or credentialed as a Certified Addictions Counselor.
• Extensive knowledge of therapeutic techniques utilized in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Ability to administer, score, and interpret assessment tools utilized by program.
• Proficiency in facilitation of group and individual therapy.
• Able to provide effective referrals/placements based on sound clinical judgement.
• Displays understanding of dual diagnosis and its effect on the treatment process.
• General knowledge of the county organizational structure and basic Treatment Services operations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Demonstrate skills in developing and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Demonstrates extensive skills in operate a personal computer, various software applications, internet, and multimedia applications.
• Must be familiar with HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality rule 42 CFR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with the criminal justice population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates groups and provides individualized counseling sessions for program participants
• Utilizes and maintains fidelity to evidenced-based curriculums and modalities for all group and individual therapy
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of group process and counseling theory/technique as related to mental illness, substance use and developmental disability
• Provides psycho-educational instruction in areas such as social skills, communication skills, parenting skills, mental illness management, relapse prevention, and drug and alcohol education
• Develops and implements appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs
• Ensures the proper maintenance of caseload files/participant records per agency requirements including: Individualized treatment planning, Program and phase orientation paperwork, Assessments, Clinical progress notes, Client contact notes, Discharge planning, Participant compliance to program requirements, Crisis interventions and referral processes, Medical records
• Makes appropriate treatment recommendations based on individual need of participant while operating within the boundaries of the court system
• Fosters therapeutic alliance with participants while maintaining boundaries and expectations outlined in agency policy
• Assists in the collection of data and research as needed to facilitate the most current and effective treatment possible
• Conducts initial assessments for individuals referred to program if assigned
• Conducts initial program and phase orientations with participants
• Disseminates and provides information to the treatment team and participants in team discussion of participants’ goals, objections, motivations, and compliance
• Attends weekly status review meetings and court sessions and assists with maintenance of court spreadsheet
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive materials and information as outlined in state and federal regulations including HIPAA and CFR 42 and agency policy
• Upholds ethical code and expectations as outlined by agency policy and professional licensing/accreditation boards, as applicable
• Participates in all required trainings and effectively utilizes training materials in current work assignments
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Maintains licensure/accreditation or actively seeks same
• Participates in weekly Drug Court status review meetings providing the team with updated information to allow effective court processing of participants.
• Creates and maintains accurate files on all participants referred to Drug Court.
• Tracks all involved participants from beginning involvement to completion/termination accurately.
• Provides updated information regarding non-compliant offenders to probation services, prosecution, treatment, and judge.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality in the office as per Federal Laws and Regulations.