Counselor In-Training
Full time Temporary @New Directions Northwest (NDN) in Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) Email JobJob Detail
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Field Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC)
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Main Email cwilcox@ndninc.org
Job Description
Responsible for helping chemically dependent adults by providing a therapeutic and welcoming living environment, and most importantly guarantee each individual is provided every opportunity to receive appropriate treatment and skills to reach sobriety.
It is also the general purpose to effectively assist each individual to transition into the Community or if out of County, back to their County of origin with a strong support system and plan in place to ensure the best possible outcome for long term success.
Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Residential Clinical Director, Supervisor and Training Coordinator, Claudia Wilcox.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Counselor In-Training:
– Sign and submit to MHACBO your Ethics agreement before beginning to observe and train for Counselor In-Training.
– As a counselor in-training your duties include the following:
- Learn how to complete SUD Assessment (to include initial DLA 20 and Treatment Plan within 2 business days of entering program with assistance of Program Director.
- Learn to complete “progress notes” using DLA 20’s at a minimum each 30 days with the assistance of the Program Director.
- Learn how to provide and document in a timely manner (within 36 hours of service, con-current documentation highly recommended and encouraged) the following: (this is per client assigned)
– As a SUD Counselor In-Training, you will be learning to provide the additional services to all individuals within the program (all documentation if to be completed in a timely manner, within 36 hours of service being provided):
- Group Counseling
- Educational Therapy
- Behavioral Management
- Schedule and attend weekly supervision for 1 hour with your Programs Supervisor and Training Coordinator, Claudia Wilcox.
- Attend and be prepared to learn how to present case information (progress, needs, goals, supports, behavior support plans, planned activities (visits, home passes), current phase progress, etc.) for each assigned client during weekly clinical meetings.
Attendance is mandatory.
Eventually you will be expected to help develop and/or modify existing training materials for our clientele, offering suggestions and methods to improve the program’s ability to improve client centered care under the supervision of the Program Director.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Spend one week “Crisis On-Call” once you have taken all the required courses…….on a rotational basis to help cover shifts, respond to emergencies, or offer support to fellow team members. May be required to drive the agency vehicles on a daily basis to and from recreational activities, doctor appointments, mental health visits, and any situation that calls for a staff member to drive the clientele. There may also be other duties assigned by the Program Director.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A High school diploma/GED is required. A CADC-R (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Registered) certification is required, pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must interact amiably with co-workers and members of the public.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
A computer will be used on a regular basis. Copier/Scan/Fax machine. Multi line telephone system.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with and fully utilize their hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the employee to dress in a professional manner at all times.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYER AND THE EMPLOYEE, AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE EMPLOYER AS THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYER AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB CHANGE.
