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Residential Counselor CASAC
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The Resident
Counselor functions as the primary counselor in the care of the residents and
assists with the daily operation of the facility.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Screening, Intake and orientation of new residents
2. Conducts SUD Assessment; SUD Diagnostic Impression;
LOC as determined by LOCADTR
3. Ensures
individualized recovery-oriented treatment planning with the resident and care
team.
4. LOC as determined by LOCADTR
5. Gets involved in residents’ daily activities, observes
behavior and insures the maintenance of appropriate conduct.
6. Provides for the safety and integrity of the facility
at all times.
7. Ensures all records are locked and medications are
stored and monitored according to program policy.
8. Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.
9. Coordinates services and communicates resident’s
conditions to appropriate service providers.
10. Provides individual and group counseling, education
and training to residents in living skills through individual and group work.
11. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with
residents, staff and community professionals.
12. Participates in the development and maintenance of the
therapeutic community.
13. Provides crisis management as needed. Has the ability to identify symptoms of
decomposition and develop strategies to address concerns with appropriate
treatment providers.
14. Maintains professional practices.
15. Adheres to Agency policies and procedures, performs
other related tasks as assigned.
16. Transports residents in agency vehicles to program
related activities.
17. Uses the daily log and progress notes to communicate
information gathered during assigned shifts.
18. Participates in clinical supervision sessions.
Counseling/ Case management responsibilities:
1. Provides Psycho-education
2. Provides care coordination and referral
3. Ensure all residents receive comprehensive case
management services and complete access to community services for legal, mental
health, social services, vocational assessments, and misc. needs.
4. Ensures all residents have a medical history recorded
and a physical exam performed within 45 days of admission.
5. Ensures the following: comprehensive service plans are
prepared within 30 days of the development of the initial service plan, service
plans are reviewed at least every three months thereafter and signed as
required by the supervisor.
6. Ensures the discharge plans provide for the specific
needs of a resident and prepared in collaboration with the resident.
7. Ensures progress notes are prepared at least once per
week and reflect the goals and objectives of the service plan.
TITLE OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Clinical Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
NYS qualified health professional license required- CASAC-Trainee,
CASAC, LMSW or RN.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience and demonstrated ability to relate effectively to persons
with alcohol-substance abuse.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
·
Adheres
to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not
limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and
documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s
corporate compliance and ethics program.
·
Possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills.
·
Previous
experience working with diverse populations, including low to moderate- income
families.
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Ability
to multi-task and prioritize duties.
·
Willingness
to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and team work through
use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
·
Ability
to maintain absolute confidentiality in regards to all records reviewed
including client records, employee records and billing records.
·
Proficiency
and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.
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Ability
to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
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Possession
of a valid driver’s license and a driver’s record considered acceptable by
agency and insurance carrier.
·
Continuous
use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
·
Demonstrate
commitment to Agency Mission Statement.
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Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful
quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health
beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other
communication needs.