Chemical Dependency Counselor

Job Description

We help healthcare organizations improve their operational, clinical, and financial performance. Our strategic advisory and system implementation services provide our clients guidance and support to achieve organizational goals such as large scale implementations.For years, healthcare leaders have chosen us to optimize clinical processes, productivity and financial performance, ultimately leading to improved quality, safety and patient outcomes. Our team of industry executives, physicians, nurses, administrators, allied healthcare professionals and analysts brings a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to the challenges you face.

We are healthcare professionals just like you.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.

We offer something truly unique to our employees; the chance to grow with a world class organization. With years of success to build on, we provide the opportunities today’s top healthcare professionals are looking for. Here, you’ll find more than an exciting and rewarding career. As part of our team, you’ll also gain access to educational and career programs that put you at the head of the pack. Add in flexible employment options, and you’ve got a work environment that’s truly exceptional.