Addictions Counselor

Description

Job title

Certified Addictions Counselor

Reports to

Clinical Supervisor

***There is a $2,000 sign on bonus available for this position***

Program Summary

The Montgomery County Recovery Center (MCRC) is a licensed narcotic treatment program committed to guiding individuals through their journey to recovery. Our comprehensive approach combines medication-assisted treatment with counseling and supportive services, creating a powerful foundation for those battling addiction.

Position Summary

The Addictions Counselor functions as a member of a progressive, interdisciplinary team. They impact the health of individuals, families and the community through health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease care including monitoring and evaluating health services and outcomes and documenting services. The Addictions Counselor supports patients, families and the community to achieve their highest level of wellness, learn to live with or recover from illness or addiction, and to enhance their care capabilities and to support their right to make choices. A valued member of the treatment team, the Addictions Counselor is strategically placed to optimize exercising his/her knowledge and expertise as a counselor and educator for patients and families.

The Addiction Counselor will provide direct service care via individual and group therapy to our medication assisted treatment patients. They will complete required documentation, work with family/supports, coordinate care, follow-up services and safety planning; and work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to care.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Provide individual and Group Counseling.
• Maintain caseload of 35+ patients.
• Responsible for Clinical chart documentation including: Treatment Plans, DAP notes, Case Consultations and Psychosocial Assessments.
• Attend and Present Clinical Case Consultations, Treatment Plan Update meetings and clinical supervisions as scheduled.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Assist in client aftercare planning and follow-up.
• Facilitate specialty groups as assigned.
• Evaluate client's progress and report to funders/referral sources as requested.
• Determine resources needed to meet the individuals needs identified in the assessment process and coordinate community support activities.
• Take all necessary actions in assuring the implementation of comprehensive service plan (treatment plan) including serving as an advocate for the client to enable them to receive needed services: identification of program needs, service gaps, and recommending strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of behavioral health care and the social determinants of health.
• Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, behavior change counseling, program planning, individual and group counseling.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage numerous practice activities.
• Proficiency in computer skills, familiarity with Electronic Medical Records and willingness to learn all computer systems.
• Unconditional ability to maintain HIPAA regulations.
• Leadership skills that include the ability and desire to champion team-building within the program.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills and follow-through.
• Support the Center's commitment to the creation of a trauma-informed system of care.
• Demonstrate cultural competence/proficiency in interactions with others by treating co-workers, colleagues and those receiving service with respect and fairness at all times.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the structural conditions and power dynamics as they may impact health.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships based on respect, trust, and safety.
• Ability to create a space for staff and those we serve to feel physically and emotionally safe.
• Ability to support individuals on their paths to recovery and healing and resist re-traumatization of staff and patients.
• Demonstrate exemplary problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Masters preferred: From an accredited college with a major in psychology, social work, counseling, chemical dependency or similar.
• At least 1+ years' experience in the drug and alcohol field required.
• Current PA State certification or license strongly preferred. If not current, candidate must be willing to obtain certification or licensure following hire.
• Completion of 8 hours of Buprenorphine training program (can be completed post-hire).
• Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication.
• Scheduled to work weekly Monday through Friday based on program and patient needs.

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.