Substance Abuse Counselor - Hope Hall

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for conducting risk / needs assessments and developing service plans for all clients assigned to their caseload, develop resources for clients and, facilitate workshops, programs and groups for clients.

Scope of Duties :

Assessment of all new clients via the approved agency Assessment Tools to determine counseling needs and appropriate level of care.

• Develop Service Plans on all assigned clients based on approved agency assessment tools that is client centered and recovery oriented with client input.
• Obtain previous records that are relevant to current treatment recommendation.
• Monitor and document client progress according to funding source standards and / or operational policy and procedures.
• Review, reassess and revise service plan with client input to address on-going problems and to determine need for continued services or discharge.
• Schedule and facilitate individual sessions with clients as required.
• Identify and / or develop resources and link clients to needed services.
• Provide active case consultation and coordination when necessary with client linked resources and referral sources.
• Facilitate scheduled workshops / programs / groups addressing client's needs.
• Develop appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients as per contractual requirements.
• Facilitate house meetings as needed.
• Participate in required internal / external Treatment Team meetings.
• Complete all required reports and other documentation.
• Demonstrate competency in program related certifications.
• Provide support to Treatment Assistant function.
• Interact with clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Occasionally required to smell, stoop.