Counselor

Job Details

Job Location

KIRKWOOD - Wilmington, DE

Salary Range

$40000.00 - $50000.00 Salary / year

Description

Title : Outpatient Counselor, Kirkwood Recovery Services

Division : Delaware Addiction Recovery Services

Reports to : Director of Outpatient and Mobile Services

Employment Status : Full Time

FLSA Status : Exempt

Date : May 2024

SUMMARY : Deliver individual and group treatment to persons served through Kirkwood Recovery Centers' treatment programs The counselor is responsible for actively engaging persons served in the treatment process, utilizing various clinical techniques, additional peer support and communication with the treatment team to assist individuals through the course of treatment The counselor collaborates with persons served to provide clinical interventions, develop individualized treatment plans, and establish safe and supportive aftercare to encourage individuals with maintaining a recovery environment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• At least five (3) years' experience working in Addiction Recovery and SUD
• CADC Certified
• Demonstrated ability to plan and use effective therapeutic interventions and counseling techniques, including medical and recovery model modalities, and medication assisted treatment.
• Capacity to create therapeutic alliance with persons served.
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use current diagnostic criteria, formulate required clinical documentation in accordance with NET, CARF, payor, and licensing body standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic group dynamics and techniques.
• Understanding of case management resources, including referral, linkage, monitoring, coordination, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at the intermediate to advanced level.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to complete multiple tasks in a productive and accurate manner in a demanding environment.
• Possess the ability to collaborate and work closely with a multifaceted and diverse team of individuals from a wide range of disciplines.
• Experience working with the addiction recovery community and other at-risk populations. Experience / expertise in clinical client assessment.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES : (and other duties as assigned)

Conduct periodic reviews with managed care companies for authorization of treatment.