About the position

The SA Clinical Counselor is a senior substance abuse clinical team member in an outpatient substance use/mental health program. This position participates in the planning, participation, and follow-up of caseload duties/responsibilities of individuals undergoing treatment for a substance use disorder(s).

Essential Functions

• Provides clinical consultation (input, guidance strategies etc.) to SU Clinical Counselor II (provisionally licensed staff and/or certified SA Counselor) as part of ensuring clinical oversight, assistance to program SA Team Lead and best practice according to DMA’s Supervision requirements/availability to other team members
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the 12 Core Functions of Substance Use
• Use of evidence based/best practice modalities and treatment approaches
• Working knowledge and ability to implement Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, use of Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Thinking/Planning to guide treatment
• Facilitates participant therapy groups, family sessions, and individual counseling
• Presenting didactic/lecture psychoeducation
• Provides orientation to new participants beginning treatment
• Able to conduct/facilitate Clinical Assessments and Clinical Updates for the purpose of treatment recommendations
• Able to develop a participant driven aftercare plan that transitions/discharges participants to least restrictive/higher level of care as needed
• Develop and facilitate family programming for participants and other supports
• Maintain daily progress notes and other clinical administrative tasks for ensuring clinical compliance
• Able to meet and maintain productivity standards set forth for the department
• To participate in ongoing trainings/seminars for enhancing professional growth. Each counselor is required to seek out those trainings for growth areas and outside of scope of practice
• Account accurately times sheets, vacation/leave request, and other reports required for program/department for statistical data and tracking outcomes
• Being reliable by arriving to work on time, attending meetings on time, and communicating any delays in arrival
• Coordinate/collaborate with other providers/stakeholders involved in care of participant by facilitating minimum bi-weekly contacts. This may include attending court, treatment team meeting, submission of reports/written updates, and other required meetings
• Abiding by all HIPAA rules and regulations and all state laws outlined for substance use treatment; this means maintaining the highest and following the strictest laws of confidentiality state and federally
• Provide and assist in program development and daily operations
• Provide supervision for interns as assigned by SA Team Lead

Technical Skills

· Specialized knowledge of screening, intake, and orientation functions within the agency

· Ability to determine appropriate level of care needed for participants

· Proficiency in assessing participants' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences for formulating and implementing treatment plans

· Utilization of individual counseling techniques and group therapy dynamics to facilitate participant awareness, insight, and behavioral changes

· Case management skills in coordinating participant services and referrals with internal and external resources

· Familiarity with laws, rules, and confidentiality regulations related to substance use and participant rights

· General working knowledge of maintaining participant records and correspondence

· Understanding of organizational policies and procedures

· Demonstrated emotional stability and ability to exhibit appropriate professional behavior and leadership qualities

· Reports directly to the SA Team Lead, with clinical oversight from the Clinical Director and the Leadership Team.

Employability Skills

· Demonstrate competence in required job skills; learn and apply new skills, and use resources effectively for coordinating care

· Treat participants with respect and maintain appropriate clinical boundaries as well as confidentiality

· Ensuring to use a biopsychosocial, strength-based, and participant driven approach for determining appropriate treatment, assessing participant’s risk to self/others, and imminent basic needs

· Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; attend to details; meet productivity standards; and set and achieve goals

· Contribute to a positive team spirit; be open to others’ view; balance team/individual responsibilities

· Be prompt, courteous and sensitive when responding to both internal and external customer needs; treat others with respect; manage difficult situations

· Learn about and work to increase profitability by attending community fairs, speaking to groups/programs, and promoting program through the collaborative process

· Inspire, respect/trust; motivate others to perform well; set responsibilities, monitor, and delegate activities

· Encourage growth; provide direction and support, accessible to other SA Clinician’s; recognize contributions

Experience

· Minimum of a Master's Degree in a human service (or related) field from a state-accredited school

· Two years of direct experience in the delivery of substance use treatment or equivalent education/experience

· Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist status

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person