Counseling Assistant

3 weeks ago

Baltimore, United States National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic Full time

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the LCSW in performing appropriate clinical functions. This position presents education lectures, facilitates counseling groups (under the direct oversight of the LCSW), conducts substance abuse testing, assist with case management, and assists in documentation. The Program is located in the Baltimore, MD region. This is a partnership with a low-income housing development focused primarily on the elderly population needing substance abuse assistance. This is a full-time, M-F 9am-5pm position with full benefits.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for assisting in orientation sessions for clients and documenting appropriate movement between phases
  • Monitors client supervision, including taking vitals, urine drug screen and breathalyzers.
  • Assist LCSW with documentation and chart compliance
  • Assist staff and clients in maintaining adherence to posted schedule
  • Co-Facilitates groups as scheduled or as needed
  • Coordinate information communication to ensure smooth transitions and dissemination of appropriate information
  • Attend appropriate meetings, assembling information for staff and reporting any issues observed with the milieu
  • Oversee communication of client’s medical concerns with the nurse and medical consultants
  • Assist counselors in contacting clients, referral sources, and parent (if applicable) about any client change in status
  • Present education lectures as assigned and facilitate counseling groups as needed
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed
  • Responsible for assuring program systems are employed according to Program’s policies and procedures
  • Conducts Urine drug screens and random breathalyses
  • Document the Electronic Medical Record, all significant client interactions, changes in behavior, medical or psychiatric interventions
  • Complete Incident Reports as needed
  • Contact referral sources and document in client medical records in cases of ATAs, AWOLs, and discharges
  • Develop, implement and maintain leisure, social and spiritual program goals, objectives and actions to address areas of the whole person affected by addiction
  • Responsible for maintaining/monitoring activities and education schedule for clients and family
  • Ensure that client informational boards are appropriate and current
  • Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including

a. Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures. Oversees staff understanding and compliance.

b. Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained

c. Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff.

d. Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff

In-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff

Maintain current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management.

e. Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients

f. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services field or equivalent years working in addiction treatment field preferred
  • Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC) or able to obtain within one year
  • Peer Recovery Specialist preferred
  • Certification in CPR, First Aid,
  • Familiarity with 12-step recovery programs

§ Possess valid driver’s license and safe driving record


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

§ Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation

§ Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality

  • Knowledge of recreation therapy, family therapy and behavior management techniques

§ Ability to work and communicate with others

  • Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
  • Possess a thorough knowledge of various treatment methods and experience working with diverse populations.
  • General computer knowledge and skills, including, but not limited to use of email and basic timekeeping
  • Good written and verbal skills


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, climbing stairs, standing, carrying, climbing stairs, lifting up to 15 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.


NCTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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