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Kincasa Recovery Centers
Counselor (Residential Substance Use Treatment - Full-Time and Part-Time role)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Counselor (Residential Substance Use Treatment - Full-Time and Part-Time role) Kincasa Recovery Centers Northborough, MA Job Details Full-time $25 - $35 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Electronic health records (EHR) management Customer service Intake Substance abuse treatment center experience Behavior intervention High school diploma or GED Substance abuse counseling Substance abuse Resident rapport building Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Full Job Description SUMMARY:
The Substance Use Treatment (SUT) Counselor provides documented individual and group clinical services and case management to residents according to the clinical design and with the goal of maximizing positive clinical outcomes for the persons served.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides quality clinical services and case management to assigned residents in accordance with Kincasa's clinical design and in compliance with all regulatory agencies and insurance providers.
- Conducts intake assessments, treatment plans, aftercare planning and discharge summaries and completes all associated documentation within required time frames.
- Facilitates education, recovery and other groups to residents and documents all resident interactions in their record.
- Screens new admissions for substance use and mental health needs, including screening for suicide and self-harm risk.
- Coordinates and communicates with outside treatment providers and services as needed to ensure the best overall care for persons served and meeting their needs outside the scope of our services.
- Demonstrates a high-level of interpersonal skills and customer service when interacting with residents, co-workers, families, vendors, referral sources and other outside agencies
- Assists Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) and case management staff with daily tasks as needed to support the team
- Participates in treatment team meetings, case review and supervision as directed.
- Assists with behavior management, crisis management and other situations as needed.