Counselor (SRC)

SUMMARY: The Senior Counselor provides counseling in individual and group settings, behavior management, and case management to patients in alcohol and drug treatment programs. This position actively collaborates with community partners, ensuring timely reporting and collaborates with patient to adjust course of treatment as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Carry caseload of patients and engage in treatment planning. Plan and implement patient interventions. Provide individual / group counseling and skills training as outlined in service plan and per productivity expectations.
• Apply effective clinical practices that are evidence based and support patient-centered care.
• Adhere to professional and regulatory standards of practice and care.
• Use a strength-based and motivational approach in counseling patients. Monitor and track patient progress; implement outreach efforts to maintain patient’s engagement in treatment process.
• Document service delivery at the time of service and in a manner that communicates an accurate reflection of service provision, assessment, and plan of care.
• Actively coordinate care with invested community partners and family members through collaborative inclusion, consultation and timely reporting.
• Conduct thorough assessment and develop collaborative treatment plan.
• Participate and engage in team meetings, patient staffing and program improvements.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
• Demonstrate ability to apply principles of motivational enhancement, cultural sensitivity, patient education and relapse prevention.
• Depending on the CODA site, may administer and observe patient urinalysis (UA); document results. May also oversee and maintain medication administration procedures to ensure standards are upheld.
• Travel to attend training and other meetings.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values:

• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Provide coverage for other positions on a short-term basis as needed.