Job Summary
This role is focused on managing a designated caseload, providing comprehensive screenings, intakes, and clinical assessments, as well as offering both individual and group counseling in alignment with established client treatment objectives. The counselor is responsible for the maintenance of timely clinical documentation, adjusting treatment plans as needed, coordinating community resources, and facilitating discharge planning alongside post-discharge follow-up.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload effectively while adhering to client treatment plans.
- Conduct screenings, intakes, and clinical evaluations.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
- Monitor and modify treatment as necessary based on client progress.
- Coordinate resources within the community to support clients.
- Assist in planning for discharge and follow up after discharge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, with the level of experience depending on the position: one year for Counselor I, two years for Counselor II, and three years for Counselor III.
- Counselor III positions may also be filled by those holding a master’s degree in relevant fields with specific experience requirements.
- Acceptable degrees for this position include social work, psychology, addiction studies, counseling, human services, and criminal justice.
