ATLANTICARE

_________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:   Senior Counselor
JOB CODE: #7064	EXEMPT:  X NON-EXEMPT:	DATE: 9/2022	REVISED:
New Jersey certificate in addictions treatment, such as the CADC or LCADC, with a minimum of three years in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse. Responsible for assisting and overseeing the daily activities of the unit and reporting to clinical supervisor on a daily basis for consultation. Serves as a lead and mentor to other substance abuse counselors. Familiarizes with various reporting requirements and Attachment A and other grant obligations to assist staff with documentation and review. Responsible for completing the ASI, TPR and progress notes in accordance with MAT/IOP policy and grant requirements. Develops realistic treatment plans based on relevant information gathered from all life areas of caseload clients within 30 days of admission with appropriate goals, objectives and intervention, including previous treatment records. Responsible for assisting with counselor's submission of appropriate medical referrals, to include dose adjustments,  psychiatric appointments and alternative levels of care as assessed by multidisciplinary team and respective staff. Ability to identify the treatment methods and resources to be utilized as appropriate for the individual client. Knowledgeable of client HIPAA confidentiality, grievance and appeals process and educates client in use of such techniques to assist the client, group and family in examining the client's behavior. Ability to be respectful of diverse cultures and ethnic and religious backgrounds.

 

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Clinical Services, the senior counselor is responsible for assisting the executive director in the daily operation standards of the unit. Will be responsible for maintaining unit standards in the absence of the supervisor. Assists with the coordination of caseload assignments; conducts orientation of new clients to the outpatient program; and assists in training new hires with the minimum of 15 clients with emphasis placed on individual and group counseling, didactics, referral systems and use of DSM and LOC. Also, coordinates department program schedules to ensure the needs and goals set by the Individual Written Program Plan are met. Helps with SMART documentation and familiarity for service input and other entry-level trainings. Works with the supervisor in peer and chart reviews and assuring HIPAA regulations are adhered to. Provides input on staff annual evaluations. Facilitates the Multidisciplinary team when assigned in addition to coordinating the scheduling of clients for presentation.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: New Jersey certificate in addictions treatment, such as the CADC or LCADC, with a minimum of three years in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, reading, seeing, speaking, standing and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with such equipment as a computer terminal, fax machine, copier and telephone.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.