Counselor - Second Shift, Part Time

Counselor AOD I – MC
The Counselor AOD I – MC, is a Registered AOD Counselor, under supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor or Licensed Therapist, is responsible for the provision of alcohol and drug treatment services to clients and their families, engaging in treatment plan process with therapist and case manager and ongoing clinical documentation to support the whole person care of the client. The Counselor will have completed the formal coursework required for Certification by a BBS approved Certifying Organization, and be achieving the supervised hours required for Certification. Meets annual registration renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned.
Acts as advocate for client before outside social service and legal organizations
Collaborate with Case Manager and therapist to ensure that critical linkages to support services meeting the medical, mental health, housing and education needs of the participant are consistently and effectively delivered; As part of the Case Management Team, conducts crisis intervention Leads or coordinates group, individual, and educational sessions Coordinates treatment services with members of the multidisciplinary Case Management team Conducts discharge and transition planning; drafts discharge summary
Meets regularly with supervisor and multidisciplinary Case Management Team to ensure the implementation of prescribed treatment protocol, the success of the client in the execution of the treatment/case plan. Attend and participate in scheduled supervision meetings with assigned supervisor; Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings, case conferences, staff meetings and other treatment team meetings in accordance with program needs
Ensures timely and accurate records are kept, both hard (paper) copy and electronic health records. These records shall document all treatments and client progress, including records of client self-administration of prescribed medication. The Counselor shall monitor Self-administration of medication, and shall monitor and collect drug screens as may be required. All record-keeping shall support client's privacy rights under HIPAA, be in accord with State and Federal law, and SCADP policy and procedure. Adheres to professional standards of care and conduct, as set forth by licensure/certification and SCADP policy, including ongoing professional education and organizational training sessions as may be required.
Assist with program and outreach events as may be required.
Participates in coverage of telephone hotline, pursuant to organization training and procedure.
Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment
TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING: COORDINATION WITHIN TEAM: Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed Coordinates treatment services with members of the multidisciplinary Case Management team Conducts discharge and transition planning; drafts discharge summary
Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Participates in routine clinical supervision with supervisor Attend staff meetings, case conferences, required training to ensure continuum and quality of care. Performs required professional education and program training
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Registration by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)

A minimum of one year's experience in the provision of SUD treatment services working with the target population; Bachelors Degree in Social Services related discipline
Bilingual Spanish preferred