School Based Adolescent Counselor

Position SummaryUnder the supervision of the clinic supervisory staff, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of adolescent clients experiencing substance use disorder and/or related behavioral health disorders.Essential FunctionsCounseling Clients: facilitates individual counseling and group counseling; safety planning/risk assessment; identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and/or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and supportRecovery Plans: develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.Case Management: schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met; collaborates with clients’ outside providers such as schools, psychiatrists, probation, DCF; coordinates transportation; coordinates care with family and other facilitiesReferrals: refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.Intake and Screenings: informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, secures and maintains authorizations, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies. Assessments: conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.Record keeping and documentation: Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures.Participation: participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel; actively participates and engages in multidisciplinary team meetings.Administrative: covers thefront desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.Compliance: adhere to standards of regulatory and funding agencies, as well as accreditation standardsMinimum Qualification RequirementsA Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of Connecticut licensure. Professional licensure expected within 2 years.