General Purpose: Responsible for helping chemically dependent adults lower their level of care by providing a therapeutic and welcoming living environment, and most importantly guarantee each individual is provided every opportunity to receive appropriate treatment and skills to maintain sobriety. It is also the general purpose to effectively assist each individual to transition back to their County of origin with a strong support system and have the safest Relapse Prevention Plan possible in place to ensure the best possible outcome for long-term success.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Residential Clinical Supervisor and Program Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Counselor In-Training (CADC-R):

• Sign and submit to MHACBO your Ethics agreement before beginning to observe and train for Counselor In-Training.
• As a counselor in-training your duties include the following:
  • Learn how to complete SUD Assessment (to include initial DLA 20 and Treatment Plan within 2 business days of entering the program with assistance of Clinical Supervisor or Program Director.
  • Learn to complete ?One-on-One session notes? using DLA 20?s at a minimum each 30 days with the assistance of the Clinical Supervisor or Program Director.

• Learn how to provide and document in a timely manner (within 36 hours of service, con-current documentation highly recommended and encouraged) the following: (this is per client assigned)

• As a SUD Counselor In-Training, you will be learning to provide the additional services to all individuals within the program (all documentation is to be completed in a timely manner, within 36 hours of service being provided):

• • Group Counseling
  • Educational Therapy
  • Behavioral Management
  
  

• Attend and weekly supervision for 1 hour with your Residential Clinical Supervisor or Programs Director.
• Attend and be prepared to learn how to present case information (progress, needs, goals, supports, behavior support plans, planned activities (visits, passes), current phase progress, etc.) for each assigned client during weekly clinical meetings. Attendance is mandatory.
• Eventually you will be expected to help develop and/or modify existing training materials for our clientele, offering suggestions and methods to improve the program?s ability to help adolescents under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or Program Director.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Respond to emergencies or offer support to fellow team members. May be required to drive the agency vehicles to and from recreational activities, doctor appointments, mental health visits, and any situation that calls for a staff member to drive the clients. There may also be other duties assigned by the Program Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A High school diploma/GED is required. A CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification is required to able to obtain within 2 years from date of hire. Must interact amiably with co-workers and members of the public.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

A computer will be used on a regular basis. Copier/Scan/Fax machine. Multi line telephone system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with and fully utilize their hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the employee to always dress professionally. (See Personnel Handbook for Guidelines)