SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Company: Geo Reentry Services
Location: Reading
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

Facility:--ADAPPT Compensation Base: Compensation Bonus (if applicable): Equal Opportunity Employer.SummaryUnder close supervision, employee maintains orderly environment within assigned unit or area of facility by conducting standard operating procedures in accordance with facility policies/procedures and required Department of Corrections' contractual obligations. Daily schedules are followed and employee serves as role model for residents.Primary Duties and Responsibilities* Facilitates of group therapy and utilizes appropriate treatment modalities in group sessions;* Implement and assess individual treatment plans for residents;* Prepares and presents lectures as assigned;* Responsible for maintaining resident files and preparing necessary paperwork and documentation as required by the Department of Health, Department of Corrections, Corporation;* Reports all resident behavioral problem incidents in writing to supervisor and conducts appropriate crisis intervention;* Attend staff meetings and clinical supervision as scheduled;* When assigned, transports residents by company vehicle to out-of-facility appointments;* Provides input to the Clinical Supervisor as to the current and future therapeutic/resident needs and issues;* Responsible for maintaining or receiving the minimum credentials required by the Department of Health;* Responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the individual training plan and completing the training requirements of the staff development plan;* Functions and serves as a team member with treatment staff, clinical supervisor and support staff;* Enforces the facility rules of conduct with the residents;* Other duties as assignedJob Requirements:Minimum Requirements* Master's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or Human Services with six month's experience in the related field of Addictions or Mental Health, or;* A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field and 1 year clinical experience in a health or human service agency, or * An Associate Degree form an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or related field and 2 years clinical experience in health or human service agency. * Knowledge of the field of addictions or mental health counseling preferred.* Experience with the Department of Drug Alcohol Programs (DDAP) standard documentation highly preferred. * Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred. * Required skills include: time management and organizational skills.* Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.* Good written and oral communication skills.* Ability to work overtime as requested by supervisor.* Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.Equal Opportunity Employer

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