Primary Counselor - Bimini

Position available at our Bimini residential treatment program for men and women.  

Summary

Perform the core functions of a Counselor as assigned. Functions may include but are not limited to screening, intake, assessment, orientation, counseling (individual, group, family), treatment planning, case management, and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Role model appropriate healthy and ethical behaviors in all interactions, including HIPAA and Confidentiality standards.
2. Maintain a primary caseload of residents/participants, assisting and advocating for them in meeting their unique needs within the program structure.
3. Develop a treatment plan for each resident/participant on the caseload and evaluate their progress in meeting the goals and objectives within the treatment plan.
4. Update the individual treatment plans, as appropriate, in a timely manner.
5. Document the services provided according to standards set by the Agency and applicable County, State, and Federal regulations. Documentation should be clear, concise, and completed in a timely manner.
6. If determined by the Program Director, maintain and update program curricula.
7. Facilitate full utilization of service units, including Case Management, as directed by the supervisor.
8. Assist with resident’s/participant’s benefits (e.g. DPSS, SSI, Medi-Cal) application(s).
9. Familiarity and adherence to all regulatory expectations and ethical standards and Agency policies and procedures, including the Agency’s Core Beliefs.
10. Maintain constructive relationships with family members, community members and organizations, human services agencies, and other professionals.

Other requirements

1. Current SUD Counselor registration or certification with a State approved certification agency (must become certified within five years from initial date of registration).
2. non-smoker preferred
3. Knowledge of 12-Step programs and/or philosophy.
4. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.