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Reentry Resources Counseling
Independent Contractor, Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Counselor
Job Description
This counseling position is responsible for providing substance use disorder and or mental health services in an outpatient counseling setting to corrections involved clients. This includes substance use and or mental health assessment, diagnosis, and provision of treatment services in a positive , collegial environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in person and via web-based technology when deemed by appropriate by referring agency and Reentry Resources Counseling.
- Complete written substance use disorder and or mental health assessments including diagnostic impressions and recommendations.
- Provide individual counseling services utilizing a cognitive behavioral model of treatment.
- Maintain routine documentation including treatment plans, chart notes and discharge summaries in accordance with clinical policies for reporting and record keeping.
- Maintain collateral contacts with corrections and probation referents.
- Regularly attend scheduled Reentry Resources Counseling Peer Collaboration sessions, clinical supervision and required training to ensure continuum and quality of care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) accreditation in the State of New Hampshire. A degree in human services is preferred.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and awareness with corrections referred clients.
- Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation.
- Ability to comply with internal, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
- Ability to work and communicate with others both via telephone, email and text.
- Ability to use an online meeting platform and be able and willing to learn about technology as necessary.
- Ability to work remotely as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.REGULARLY REQUIRED
: Use of a computer, to sit, use hands, use tools or controls, and talk or hear.OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED
: To stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.COMPETENCIES
- Provide substance use disorder and or mental health assessment and differential diagnosis of substance use disorders, acute and chronic major mental disorder diagnoses, adjustment disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders.
- Promote follow up with prescribed treatment recommendations, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), self-help, mutual help and post custody follow up in a positive environment.
- Demonstrate appropriate boundaries between self, clients (defendants and offenders).
- Demonstrate appreciation of the differing roles and ability to collaborate with probation, corrections and halfway house staff.
- Utilize gender sensitive practices.
- Maintain accurate, timely records To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Job Types:
Part-time, Contract Salary:
$90.00 per hour of individual counselingLicense/Certification:
MLADC (Required) LICSW (Required) LMHC (Required)Work Location:
In person, telehealth by approval of referring agency.Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$90.00 - $91.00 per hourLicense/Certification:
MLADC (Preferred) LICSW (Preferred) LMHC (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Dental Insurance
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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.
$38,137 / year median in New Hampshire
+22% projected growth