About this opportunity
Thrivenny lists this Residential Therapist/ Counselor opportunity in city of watertown, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule
Full-Time: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Pay Scale
CASAC-T or P- $21.63/hr
CASAC- $24.04
CASAC II- $26.44/hr
Advanced CASAC- $28.84
LMSW/LMHC- $31.25/hr
SUMMARY
Provide a full array of individual and group rehabilitative services to persons adversely affected by chemical abuse or dependency in an outpatient setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships
and boundaries with clients and co-workers
Maintain a caseload up to 16 clients, can be adjusted to reflect other duties
Using approved tools, evaluate/assess and recommend treatment for clients
Maintain client records per OASAS standards and agency policy and procedures
Provide individual and group activity, counseling and didactic sessions
Engage with clients in the milieu to teach daily living skills
Utilize the electronic health record to maintain clinical charts
Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Manager, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the
On-call system as needed.
Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
Participate in record reviews
Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing /maintaining CASAC
Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
Convey information inter/intra agency
Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores.
Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed
Other duties as assigned
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities required of personnel so classified.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required: CASAC or CASAC-T certification, or a Bachelor's in a human service field and CASAC-P eligible.
Other Job Requirements:
Must maintain all laws and policies concerning confidentiality, security, and client rights as specified in the employee handbook, 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA. Must maintain current certification and/or training as specified by state law and agency regulations. Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
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Who can apply
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