Entry Level Counselor at THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc

City of Watertown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Group Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Patient Transport, Medication Distribution, Case Documentation, Boundary Setting, AOD Testing, Patient Monitoring, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Schedule: Part-Time: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-9:30pm SUMMARY Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including, clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers Provide individual and group activities Co-facilitate group counseling and didactic sessions Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions Utilize ATTC’s Performance Assessment Rubrics as a tool for assessing and developing clinical competencies to strive to meet the Proficient Counselor standard. Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On-call system as needed. Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing Participate in record reviews Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned Convey information inter/intra agency Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores. Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed Perform other duties as assigned Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required: Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation preferred Other Job Requirements: Must maintain a valid Drivers License, as specified in the personnel policies.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive presence for clinical staff by facilitating group counseling and didactic sessions for residents. Supervise daily activities including recreation, vocational tasks, and transport to off-site services.