Counselor I Relief #55163

Position close date: 09/25/2024 The Counselor I (relief) will provide compassionate and trauma-informed mental health and addiction counseling services. This position will primarily serve clients who have been referred through the HOPE Program. Education, Training & Experience: Register with MHACBO as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (CADC I) candidate within 30 days of hire. CADC I certification required at time of hire or within 24 months of registering with MHACBO. Relevant coursework or 1 year experience in counseling, psychology, social work, addictions treatment or related field. Knowledge of criminal behavior and at-risk populations. Familiarity with reentry issues that face justice-involved population. Competencies: Mission focused and passionate, with an emphasis on serving high-risk populations in evidence-based practices. Commitment to and actions consistent with the highest level of ethical and professional standards. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Organizational and time management skills. Ability to write accurate, concise reports while meeting tight deadlines. Well-developed clinical documentation skills and a strong commitment to quality management. Knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multicultural and diverse socioeconomic situations. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHRs). Additional Eligibility Requirements: Ability to pass criminal background check. Reliable form of transportation. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide culturally informed individual and group counseling services congruent with evidence-based treatment models. Conduct substance abuse assessments, substance abuse diagnoses and make client placement decisions using standardized instruments, ASAM, and DSM criteria. Identify client mental health concerns for referral and further assessment. Develop individualized treatment plans for individuals in consultation with the client, the clients family (when appropriate), and representatives of community partners. Complete and maintain, in electronic medical records, accurate and timely treatment documentation including progress notes; treatment plans; court reports; assessments and summaries; and termination summaries. Other Responsibilities: Attend and actively participate in individual and group supervision and other meetings as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor. Work in a friendly, collaborative manner with community partners, including frequent communication regarding each clients progress with Parole and Probation Officer and Recovery Mentor. Supervisory: There are no supervisory duties with this position. Work Environment: Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand; walk, sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. o The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions: Works in a professional office setting with moderate light and temperature. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a relief position; 0-19 hrs. per week. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive light of all responsibilities and activities required for this position.