You will come for our
dedication to service, industry competitive salary and excellent benefits. You
will stay when you discover our organizational culture and supportive
leadership that prioritizes your professional growth. For over
70 years, our committed team of dedicated professionals has provided the solid
foundation where hope and healing can begin to flourish.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Program Manager, the Substance Use Disorder Counselor is
responsible for providing professional mental health or substance use services
and consultation to consumers, local agencies and other professionals in the
community, as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses and evaluates clients
for substance use and mental health issues and provides individual and group
education and counseling sessions.
- Provides counseling
and/or therapy according to a plan of care developed from assessment and
diagnostic evaluation.
- Evaluates and assesses
the holistic needs of the individual clients.
- Develops a written plan
of care in conjunction with the clients, the client's family where appropriate,
and significant others in accordance with clients /family needs and in compliance
with agency procedures. Adheres to Medicaid and Medicare regulations for
plans of care, when appropriate.
- Utilizes the client's electronic
health record (EHR) to ensure that documentation is complete, accurate, timely
and meets regulatory and agency standards.
- Educates and instructs clients
and significant others in prevention and rehabilitative measures appropriate
for the client's care and safety.
- Refers clients to other
professionals or services as appropriate to ensure optimal service.
- Participates in
scheduled meetings, including case reviews, supervisory sessions, staff
meetings and other inter-agency and intra-agency meetings as appropriate for
program and clients.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
REQUIRED:
- Duties require knowledge
of substance use issues equivalent to completion of a high school diploma and
one to three years of related work experience in substance use field, or
equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of CADC
certification is required.
- Ability to understand
and appreciate the dynamics of working with persons with mental illness or with
substance use problems, and persons seeking to enhance personal growth and
functioning toward more effective living.
By joining our relaxed
and friendly team, you will find colleagues willing to support you and embrace
your unique perspectives and experiences. We promote whole health and wellness,
not only for the clients we serve, but for our staff members as well. We
support one another, share stories of our successes and challenges we face, and
celebrate our collective and individual achievements. We are passionate about ensuring
Tri-County is a respectful, inclusive community of professionals dedicated to
our mission, those we serve, and each other.
Some of the many
benefits of working for Tri-County:
- Work Culture Focused on Employee Wellness
& Inclusivity
- Friendly & Supportive Atmosphere
- Agency Paid Training & Professional
Development Opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off (full-time
employees earn 23 days per year to start)
- Paid Holidays
- Health & Dental Benefits Eligibility
- Agency Paid Life Insurance Policy
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (with
employer match)
- Friendly Neighbor Discounts: Verizon,
Sullivan tire, and Governor's Restaurant
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
Tri-County Mental
Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
maintaining a culture of mutual respect. We do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religious creed,
sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual
orientation, gender orientation, or expression. We celebrate our differences
and thrive on inclusivity.
