InPatient Detoxification Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Many providers wonder if it is possible to conduct meaningful strategic planning in rapidly changing markets. We believe organizations can strike a balance between having an articulated vision and direction for the future and the flexibility to adapt as health care is transformed for the 21st century. We can also help organizations establish a clear link between planning and action to ensure that the planning process results in true progress.

Our strategic planning services include:

Long term strategic planning and execution
Staff motivation to optimize goals and objectives acceptance
Refinement of existing practice plan
Governance planning
Defining the future needs for practioners
Under general supervision, performs responsibilities that provide comprehensive services to program clients that reside in supportive or transitional housing programs.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitors, documents and ensures client’s compliance with program participation.
2. Outreach
3. Provides information, referrals, and linkages to community agencies as needed for services such as housing, employment, health care, etc.
4. Quality Assurance.


ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participates in committee meetings, staff meetings and other activities and/or meetings contributing to the effective, efficient operation of the program and agency.
· Maintains detailed statistical data and other client and program information for use in monthly reporting.
· Provides transportation services to clients when needed.
· Adheres to program and agency expectations.
· Performs duties of the job in accordance with organizational safety policies.
· Performs other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential job duty with accuracy and minimal supervision. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or education experience


Experience, Competencies and Education:

This position requires the appropriate degree/training/certification/training in the area of counseling and/or social services or the behavioral sciences.
Education and/or verifiable work experience with at-risk populations is required (homeless, veterans, behavioral health, drug/alcohol addiction, employment, youth, residential).
Incumbent must be able to exhibit an ability to engage or intervene with clients experiencing crisis.


Language Skills:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and abilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to professionally represent the special needs program, and effectively interact with multi-cultural and diverse populations.


Other Skills and Abilities :

Must be able to operate Microsoft applications, organize and prioritize work, time management, meet deadlines and operate office equipment.
Position requires work schedule flexibility to include evening hours and possible weekend hours.

Our companys greatest strength is our highly-skilled and dedicated team. We feel confident the reason we have such wonderful team members is because we work diligently to select the right people who will contribute to our team spirit and then make lifelong commitments to develop their skills, leadership and careers within the company. We welcome résumés from qualified professionals Please note, to be considered for a position, you must include a cover letter and a résumé (in Microsoft Word or PDF). We will contact you if there is a current need that matches your qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.