Supportive Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Job Summary : The Supportive Counselor will be under the direction / supervision of the Clinical Director and is responsible for performing basic activities of a Supportive Counselor to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, efficient, quality recovery support, patient care, and recovery tools to the substance abuse patients being treated.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Associates with two years experience working with SUD population and / or children and families

PREFERRED SKILLS

Strong Interpersonal skills

Excellent Communication and listening skills

Ability to build rapport quickly

Detail oriented

Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy

Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks Certifications

All certifications will be required to be completed prior to start date with revalidation per companys policy

HIPAA

Adult CPR - First Aid

Blood Borne Pathogens

CPI validation required within 30 days of employment with revalidation per companys policy.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and their client

Participates as an integral professional member of an interdisciplinary

treatment team led by a clinical director

Assists the treatment team in the development and implementation of a

treatment plan specific with developmental needs and / or required intervention.

Helps their client to find ways to resolve issues they might be having

Give support, listen to people and help them talk over their problems.

Keep notes and documentation of interactions with clients

Always follow organizations policies and procedure

Perform any other duties assigned