Adolescent Iop Counselor/Outreach Specialist

We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a campus on 177 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.

Cumberland Heights Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

SUMMARY

The Adolescent Counselor provides psycho-education and structured group and individual counseling and/or therapy within the scope of their licensure or preparation to patients, their families, and others affected by substance use. The outreach component of the position promotes services and community education on adolescent addiction. This position is responsible for the assessment, treatment planning process, and continuing care planning for a caseload as defined by their departmental assignment. This position works in conjunction with other members of the treatment team in assuring quality care provision within the framework of the Cumberland Heights Treatment Model using approved practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains caseload of patients and/or families as assigned and coordinates their care.
• Diagnoses substance use disorders and/or other co-occurring psychiatric disorders within scope of practice defined by licensure and clinical privileges
• Facilitates individual, group and family counseling and/or therapy sessions, within scope of practice defined by licensure and clinical privileges
• Assesses clinical problems and develops a patient-centered treatment plan rooted in the language of the patient.
• Documents clinical activities in patient record/ electronic medical record according to established policies and procedures.
• Participates in scheduled team meetings and treatment plan review.
• Provides educational components relative to addiction and recovery to patients and families.
• Communicates regularly with family members, Employee Assistance Professionals, physicians, referrals, judges, probation officers, and other collateral contexts within the observance of confidentiality and privacy laws regarding treatment progress and continuing care needs.
• In conjunction with clinical team, assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
• Provides outreach services that promote ARCH adolescent programming. Present to high schools, at professional conferences and community forums.
• Aid in the pre-admission and admission process.
• Intervenes in crises to deescalate situations and resolve crises, using events as entries into therapeutic process for patient.
• Performs CPR and First Aid as needed and maintains active certification in same.
• Serves on a variety of administrative and quality management teams as clinical representative.
• Represents Cumberland Heights at outside professional meetings as needed, including presentations and marketing/development activities.
• Ensures that a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
• Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree or LADAC required; LCSW, LPC, MHSP, or equivalency preferred.
• Three years of experience involving addictions related treatment with a minimum of one year experience involving age/population specific addiction treatment; and/or equivalent experience in job related activities
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn and use various clinical software.
• Ability to skillfully adapt to changing circumstances and departmental needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner.
• Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain a therapeutic environment using a variety of behavior management skills
• Knowledge of and ability to apply information regarding age/cultural/population specific characteristics to patient care.
• If recovering, two years of verifiable abstinence required with five years of verifiable abstinence preferred; active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position is in an office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.
• Position requires frequent contact with people in crisis, including those who are emotionally volatile and may require additional safety precautions.
• May perform CPR/First Aid as needed (being certified or eligible is required)
• Position is subject to varying shifts, including weekends.
• Position may require lifting up to 20lbs and/or push/pulling up to 40lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain.
• Must have the ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach and use fine/gross motor skills