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Atlanticare
Counselor
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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.
$39,819 / year median in New Jersey
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Counselor Be the First to
Responsible for completing the ASI (or other assessment tool), TPR, authorizations and progress notes in accordance with OPMM policy and grant requirements.
Conducts individual/group counseling sessions as required by grant requirements.
Participates in training and education workshops, both internal and external; as directed by the supervisor and clinical director.
Communicates regularly with the unit supervisor and keeps them up to date, informing supervisor of any unusual incidents and completes appropriate documentation.
Responsible for gathering current materials and relevant information for the purpose of conducting educational/didactic lectures.
Maintains departmental records and ensures confidentiality of departmental and client records in accordance with state, federal and HIPPA regulations.
Knows and adheres to policy and procedures of JBRC and the unit.
Follows departmental procedures for use of time records and reporting absences.
Assists with monitoring U/A specimens for clients and external referral sources.
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CounselorPOSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of Leadership, the Counselor is responsible for maintaining charts on his/her caseload. The counselor is responsible for the treatment of those clients assigned to their caseload, providing all necessary services and referral services. The counselor is responsible for getting authorization for each client as needed in NJSAMS. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.- Assessing the counseling needs of the clients.
- Assessing clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool, and
- Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria.
- Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
- Collaborating with the client to develop a written treatment plan that includes goals and measurable objectives, and is client centered, recovery oriented.
- Providing the substance use counseling services specified in the client treatment plan.
- Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to the ASAM Criteria, to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer.
- Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the client treatment plan to address ongoing problems.
- Developing a client discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
- Contact, case consultation if necessary, and coordination with referral sources, (for example, mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCPP).
- Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients.
- Providing active case consultation.
- Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client's clinical record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records within 24 hours of the service provision.
- Responsible for completing the ASI (or other assessment tool), TPR, authorizations and progress notes in accordance with OPMM policy and grant requirements.
- Conducts individual/group counseling sessions as required by grant requirements.
- Participates in training and education workshops, both internal and external; as directed by the supervisor and clinical director.
- Communicates regularly with the unit supervisor and keeps them up to date, informing supervisor of any unusual incidents and completes appropriate documentation.
- Responsible for gathering current materials and relevant information for the purpose of conducting educational/didactic lectures.
- Maintains departmental records and ensures confidentiality of departmental and client records in accordance with state, federal and HIPPA regulations.
- Knows and adheres to policy and procedures of JBRC and the unit.
- Follows departmental procedures for use of time records and reporting absences.
- Assists with monitoring U/A specimens for clients and external referral sources.
- Establishes and maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with outside agencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor and other management as required.
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent requiredLICENSE/CERTIFICATION
CADC, LSW or LAC. Annual CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer. American Heart Association BLS (BLSHCP) and HSFA required within 90 days of hire or transfer.EXPERIENCE
Knowledgeable in addiction terminology required. Ability to multitask required. Excellent time management skills required.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, and reading, seeing, speaking, sitting, 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 reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle 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. This position reports to department leadership. Qualifications Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client's clinical record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records within 24 hours of the service provision.Responsible for completing the ASI (or other assessment tool), TPR, authorizations and progress notes in accordance with OPMM policy and grant requirements.
Conducts individual/group counseling sessions as required by grant requirements.
Participates in training and education workshops, both internal and external; as directed by the supervisor and clinical director.
Communicates regularly with the unit supervisor and keeps them up to date, informing supervisor of any unusual incidents and completes appropriate documentation.
Responsible for gathering current materials and relevant information for the purpose of conducting educational/didactic lectures.
Maintains departmental records and ensures confidentiality of departmental and client records in accordance with state, federal and HIPPA regulations.
Knows and adheres to policy and procedures of JBRC and the unit.
Follows departmental procedures for use of time records and reporting absences.
Assists with monitoring U/A specimens for clients and external referral sources.