Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $32.51-$38.85

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, case management, crisis intervention that addresses the goals established on the treatment plan
• Document services provided in appropriate client files according to Recovery in Motions policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans that meet the individual needs of the client. Treatment plans will be completed in accordance with Recovery in Motions policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings
• Conduct weekly individual supervision meetings with clinicians and interns
• Responsible for disciplinary action in response to employee problems, performance or behavior; including but not limited to, verbal, written and performance improvement plan
• Coordinate care with outside providers such as court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources and provide appropriate information as requested
• Discharge duties in accordance with contracts, licensure standards, and Recovery in Motions policies and procedures
• Exhibits knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Maintain current knowledge of site and client activities
• Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements
• Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments
• Available in a friendly respectful dignified manner, to clients for questions and other assistance
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and polices and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including client rights and confidentiality
• Complete intake / admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers
• Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model
• Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community
• Accurate documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms
• A clear understanding of the program mission and how his / her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program
• Respond to client conflict resolution, grievances, and clinical disciplinary issues
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Use sound decision making skills, exhibiting good judgment and realistic understanding of issues

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum Requirements) :

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred) :