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Outpatient Counselor

Outpatient Counselor

Northeast Treatment Centers • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Job Details

Job Location

KIRKWOOD - Wilmington, DE

Salary Range

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Summary of Position

Provide assessment and treatment services. Maintain an active caseload of clients. Maintain client clinical charts in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health standards, and other city, county, federal and CARF standards, and pursuant to payor contracts and requirements

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

  • Receive annually twenty five (25) hours of training in areas supportive of the skill development required by NET and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs. One half of these hours may be attained internally and one half may be attained externally.
  • Receive ten (10) hours of training on HIV, STDs and TB.
  • If licensed and / or certified, meet all necessary requirements to maintain licensure and certification. PCB certification as a CCDP is strongly recommended.
  • Demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
  • Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, and CARF standards.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide assessment services, as needed, using all assessment instruments and make recommendations which will determine the level of care, (LOC), based on the PCPC required by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
  • Maintain an active caseload (census) of clients. Active is defined as clients who attend scheduled treatment sessions at a minimum of twice a month. However, it is expected when appropriate in the treatment process, that the clients will be scheduled and seen on a weekly basis.
  • Maintain a clinical chart on each client which will include the development of a Comprehensive Recovery Plan, Progress Notes reflecting each service delivered, Recovery Plan Updates and Reviews, Case Consultation, Psychiatric Referral (as needed) with follow-up documentation and Aftercare / continuing Care Planning. Timeliness and appropriateness of documentation in the clinical chart is governed by The Pennsylvania Department of Health Licensure standards and by all other city, county, federal and CARF standards and in accordance Behavioral Health & Social Services with all contractual agreements with external payors.
  • Responsible for appropriate documentation which includes the assessment for and admission into the appropriate LOC, continuation of treatment within a LOC and discharge documentation from a LOC.
  • Perform Urine Drug Screens.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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