Counselor

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 The Counselor must receive annually 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. The Counselor must receive 10 hours of training on HIV, STDs and TB. If the Counselor is licensed and/or certified, the Counselor must meet all necessary requirements to maintain licensure and certification. PCB certification as a CCDP is strongly recommended. The Counselor must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements. The Counselor must adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, and CARF standards. Essential Position Responsibilities The Counselor will provide assessment services, as needed, using all assessment instruments and make recommendations to determine the level of care (LOC) based on the PCPC required by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Counselor will maintain an active caseload (census) of clients, defined as clients who attend scheduled treatment sessions at a minimum of twice a month; appropriate clients may be scheduled and seen on a weekly basis. The Counselor will maintain a clinical chart for each client, including the development of a Comprehensive Recovery Plan, progress notes, recovery plan updates & reviews, case consultation, psychiatric referrals (as needed) with follow-up documentation, and aftercare/continuing care planning. Timeliness and appropriateness of documentation are governed by Pennsylvania Department of Health licensure standards, other city, county, federal, and CARF standards, and contractual agreements with external payors. The Counselor is responsible for appropriate documentation covering assessment for admission, continuation of treatment, and discharge from a LOC. The Counselor will be required to perform urine drug screens. Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr