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Salary Range: $24-$26 per hour

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

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• Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
• Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

• Two years' direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting; or
• Two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health; or
• A combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

• Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related fields.

$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid half at 90 days and half at 6 months and 100% company paid Medical, Dental and Vision.
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Position Overview: Counselor is responsible for performing Patient care activities in our new state of the art facility as directed by the attending physician, Medical Director and Clinical Director. He/she will provide group therapy as ordered by the Clinical Director in accordance with BSAS Group regulations. Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Treatment Plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning. Counselor will maintain open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients and families. Counselor Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payers of health services. Interacts with local and community relations in a manner that enhances the public relations to the facility.

Benefits include 100% company paid Medical, Dental and Vision, Competitive Pay and Time Off, directly across from Wilmington Commuter Rail Stop. $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus.

This is a 9am - 5pm, 40 hour position with one weekend day required.

Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field, with specialization in art or music therapy.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed, Licensed Intern, or Certified by the State preferred. Master's level education may be substituted for licensure. CPR certification preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 1- 2 years' experience in chemical dependency - psychiatric setting. Working knowledge of a 12 step treatment model.

Knowledge and training required at time of hire:

• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards. Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies. Knowledge of Workplace Violence.

• Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.
• Shares pertinent information with the team as obtained from the Patient's family, or others as indicated throughout the program.
• Attends daily and weekly staffing meetings per schedule, attends daily treatment team meetings (rounds).
• Evaluates the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu.
• Facilitates group therapy in accordance of BSAS regulation.
• Performs individual therapy with patient/family.
• Documents the assessment of patient progress/regress and interventions provided in the medical record, on an ongoing basis.
• Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provides the intervention necessary.
• Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.
• Communicates effectively with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Provides Patients with education and instruction on Advance Directives.
• Attends and participates in monthly Program Staff meetings as scheduled.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Meets deadlines in a concise, timely manner.
• Assures compliance with expectation of attendance to training.
• Responsible for continued education in the field of Chemical Dependency and pertaining to degree.
• Understanding of Clinical Note writing in DAP format.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the primary supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, and/or Clinical Director of Integrated Services, the Primary Counselor functions as part of the treatment team and provides comprehensive treatment services including substance use disorder counseling services, client assessment, screenings, case management, care coordination, individual counseling services, group counseling, psychoeducation classes, treatment planning, continuum of care referrals, and crisis intervention, etc., to clients struggling with substance use disorder. The Primary Counselor also participates in peer review, quality assurance activities, and other relevant duties as assigned. The Primary Counselor performs all procedures accurately, completely, and efficiently for clients, following applicable program policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES

1. Embodies Eva's Village's core values, voice, and tone to provide an exceptional and effective experience for our clients, funders, employees, and volunteers

2. Knowing and enforcing agency policy and procedures.

3. Familiarity with client rights

4. Facilitates psycho-educational and/or process therapy group sessions throughout the Integrated Services Department(s) as outlined in the Eva's Village Hazelden electronic evidence-based curriculum (as per identified NJ State licensure or certification).

5. Completes Clinical Assessments, consultations, and psychotherapeutic counseling services under the supervision of a State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (N.J.A.C. 13:44G-8.1(2), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or other clinical supervisors deemed as appropriate by the Committee under N.J.A.C. 13:34C-6.2 and 6.4 or the supervision of a qualified supervisor as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:34-10.2)

6. Completes detailed bio-psychosocial assessments and/or evaluation of the client's history of psychological and/or psychiatric treatment (i.e., which shall include, but not limited to, previous admissions to psychiatric facilities, history of suicidal/homicidal ideation and attempts, outpatient psychiatric treatment, psychotropic medications, etc.) N.J.A.C.- 10:161b-9.1 (b)4., N.J.A.C 8:111)

7. Complete within three visits of admission a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of all clients using an assessment instrument which assesses, but not limited to (i.e. medical status, vocational/employment support, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, legal status, family status, psychiatric status, and behavior risk factors for HIV and hepatitis. (N.J.A.C.-

10:161B-9.1 (a)).

8. If applicable, engages in full compliance with the Scope of Practice of an LSW, LAC, and LCADC but not limited to: Social Work Services, Clinical Social Work Services, Professional Counselor/ Associate Counselor, and Alcohol and Drug Counselor under the supervision of an LCSW, LPC or LCADC (N.J.A.C. 13:44G-3.2, N.J.A.C. 13:34-10.1 and N.J.AC. 13:34C 1.2-1.2).

9. If applicable, will complete DSM-5- TR diagnoses.

10. Initiate and complete the development of a measurable client treatment plan upon the client's admission and enter the client's treatment plan into the client record within 72 hours following the client's admission (N.J.A.C 8:111-9.2(a)1).

11. Revision and/or updates of client treatment plan(s) as assessments are completed, and/or new client information is obtained or on an as-needed basis (N.J.A.C. 8:1119.2(a)1i

12. Identify and document goals for discharge, which shall be incorporated in the client's treatment plan upon admission to the facility and shall address problems identified at admission and during treatment (N.J.A.C 8:111-18.1(a)1, 10:61B-17.1(a)1).

13. Initiate the development of the client's treatment plan upon admission and shall be entered into the client's record at least after three visits following the admission not to exceed 30 days (N.J.A.C.- 10:161B-9.2(a)1).

14. Initiate, implement, review and revise client's treatment plan to include DSM-5TR diagnosis, ASAM Level of Care Assessment, measurable goals, objectives and treatment outcomes (N.J.A.C.-10:161B-6.2 (a)11).

15. Shall document evidence of client participation in the development and implementation of the treatment plan, including, but not limited to, dated signatures of client as well as signatures of participating multidisciplinary team members (N.J.A.C.-10:161B-9.2(a)2vii).

16. Facilitates psycho-educational and/or process therapy group sessions on substance use and recovery-related topics in the Data, Assessment, Plan (DAP) documentation note taking format.

17. Provide detailed daily progress notes for all individual, group, and/or family counseling services in clients' electronic health record (EHR) at the close of the business day.

18. Provide case management duties (i.e., make referrals and coordinate scheduling of clients for evaluations and follow-up appointments with Eva's Village's psychiatrists and/or APN or other community psychiatrists/behavioral health providers).

19. Performs Level of Care (LOCI) extension requests utilizing the New Jersey Substance Monitoring System (NJSAMS) and American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria (ASAM) 4th Edition.

20. Participates in a case conference with multidisciplinary treatment team to determine the best course of treatment for clients and to address all the client's needs. Shall review the treatment plan and client's progress at least every 30 days, with such review and revisions, if any documented in the client's electronic health record (N.J.A.C. 8:111-9.2d

21. Incorporates results of random drug and alcohol screening into client interventions and treatment planning process upon review with the client (N.J.A.C. 8:111-9.2(e), 10:161B-9.2(e)).

22. Shall document in the client's clinical record, the client and the client's family (if indicated and considered appropriate), participation in the development of the client treatment plan and continuum of care plan (N.J.A.C 8:111-9.2 (c) 1.

23. Maintains effective intra-office and inter-office communication within departments.

24. Participate in clinical staff meetings within the agency.

25. Maintains client Electronic Health Record (EHR) and assures up-to-date client

documentation for mental health services provided.

26. Perform crisis intervention as clinically necessary.

27. Collaborates with Parole, Probation, Recovery Court, Eva's Village Recovery Court Liaison, etc., as clinically necessary.

28. Performs other relevant duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Director of Integrated Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related counseling field required.

Master's degree in counseling or a related counseling field preferred.

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC), required.

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LCADC), or other licensed mental health professionals (LAC/LSW/LMT, LPC/LCSW/LFMT), preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum one to three years' experience in the Behavioral Health field with experience in assessment, crisis intervention, and facilitation of individual and group counseling sessions

Some knowledge of the bio-psychosocial model, DSM-5-TR mental health disorders and diagnosis,

Some knowledge of resources for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services available within the Paterson NJ and Passaic County area and/or State of New Jersey.

Some knowledge of New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System (NJSAMS).

Some knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria

Understanding and experience of substance use disorder treatment

Some understanding of the confidentiality rules and regulations related to substance use disorder and/or mental health treatment.

Ability to speak, read, and write English

The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education and qualifications.

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout

Our Delaware County program is seeking a dedicated Primary Counselor . The Primary Counselor provides guidance and support to all clients; teach and reinforce skill development in the areas of mental health symptom reduction, daily living skills, routine medical care, and personal hygiene

The Primary Counselor also participate in the development of individual service plans for assigned clients.

• Conducts a weekly counseling session with all assigned clients to review progress toward treatment plan goals. Successful completion of medication training.
• Maintains and monitors medications consistent with individuals' self-medication plans, in compliance with State and Agency medication administration regulations.
• Tracks all client progress, as identified in their individual service plans. Provide supplemental reports on individual growth and development, as required. • Record their progress as they move through the service delivery system.
• Schedules and participates in treatment team meetings and case conferences to discuss progress, needs and concerns of clients.
• Interfaces with other members of the support team, which may include vocational/educational instruction staff, consultants, case managers, members of the medical profession and family members, as needed.
• Participates in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with identifying key individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis situation.

Job Qualifications:

A successful applicant will have the following:
• A.A. degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Scope:
• Requires the ability to lift carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with residents.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May be required to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record (contingent upon facility location and client and program needs).
• May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• May be expected to report to work as needed during emergencies including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, tax sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement.

To be considered an applicant for this position please complete the pre- employment application by going to

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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About the job Primary Counselor

Counselor

About Us

We are a leading provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment services, dedicated to transforming lives and communities through compassionate care and evidence-based practices. As a reputable organization committed to excellence, we are seeking empathetic and skilled individuals to join our team as Counselors.

Join Our Team

As a Counselor, you will play a central role in providing therapeutic support to individuals on their journey to mental health and substance abuse recovery. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and families in our community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and positive work culture
• Opportunities for career advancement

• Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Experience in individual and group counseling, preferably in a mental health or substance abuse setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to create a safe and trusting therapeutic environment
• Commitment to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Provide individual counseling services to clients, addressing their mental health and substance abuse concerns.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions, promoting a sense of community and shared support.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to integrate counseling services into clients' overall care plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions to support clients' recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and supervision.

1. Plan, organize, implement, and deliver structured group lessons according to the district's guidance curriculum to improve students' interpersonal and intrapersonal effectiveness, personal health and safety, post-secondary planning and readiness, and other developmental needs.
2. Teach the school guidance curriculum components through the use of effective instructional strategies and planned structured groups considering diverse student populations and needs for differentiated instruction.
3. Work with students, staff, parents or guardians, and the community to identify priorities where students will be served through the guidance curriculum component. Collaborate across curricular areas to integrate guidance lessons into content area curriculum.
4. Create a balanced curriculum by using well-planned and intentional activities and materials, incorporating guest speakers, and offering engaging delivery techniques, including technology tools.
5. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to respond to problematic or critical incidents to support students and offer services in time of need.
6. Use preventive activities to remove barriers that interfere with a student's educational, career, personal, and social development.
7. Implement remediation practices to assist students in coping with problem situations or unwise choices. Identify precipitating and antecedent factors, effective and ineffective approaches to dealing with the circumstances, and provide feedback to guide future decisions.
8. Use specialized skills to support students in crisis situations requiring immediate response. Maintain a healthy and safe school environment by collaborating with district staff, parents or guardians, and local officials.
9. Provide continued support to students in need through individual counseling, small group counseling, consultation, or referral to services outside the school or district.
10. Serve as an impartial, non-reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying.
11. Create school counseling services that are developmental and age appropriate and provide information or literature that highlights related topics to students, teachers, and administrators.
12. Assist individual students and their parents or guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal, and social development as they progress in school.
13. Act as a student advocate, leader, collaborator, and systems change agent. Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity and ensures equitable access and placement in courses and programs for minority, disenfranchised, homeless, and other special populations.
14. Interpret standardized test results, offer career development activities, provide strategies for grade level transitions, and guide students in individual goal setting and planning including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.
15. Collect, summarize, and interpret testing data to plan, create interventions, guide students, and address specific student needs.
16. Conduct an annual program audit to inform accountability, action plans, time management, and systemic change.
17. Participate in campus-based school improvement planning and goal setting.
18. Provide parent or guardian and staff training and consultation to foster student educational, career, personal, and social development.
19. Clearly articulate and communicate the counseling program's management system and related program action plans to campus and district staff, parents or guardians, and the community.
20. Participate in staff development and continuing education opportunities to improve job-related skills and research to identify best practices in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
21. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
22. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
23. Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.
24. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Outreach Development Corporation

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives . Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit

Position: Primary Counselor

The Primary Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Primary Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope:

• Provides weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

• Provides bi-weekly individual counseling session to assist resident in developing and obtaining goals, including those noted in the treatment plan.

• Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.

• Document and chart all aspects of resident progress through the use of plans, progress notes and other agency forms and tools.

• Document, facilitate and supervise daily group formats.

• Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).

• Participate in both individual and group supervision.

• Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.

• Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.

• Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.

Supervised by

Program Director

Qualifications

• CASAC, CASAC-T, CRC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCSW or higher preferred.

• 2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders

• 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems

• 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.

• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.

• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.

• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Position Status

This is a full-time non-exempt position.

For this Long Island, NY position the expected based salary is $40,000.00 - $65,000.00/ year.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.