Addictions Counselor $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Educational and Supportive services to patients and families that are directed toward issues related to addiction and recovery processes.

• May need to complete substance use assessments and then reach out to a master level person with the criteria that meets a substance use diagnosis for the completion of the assessment.

• Provides counseling services to individuals, groups, and families.

• Participates in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate.

• Documents all services provided and other significant behavior or incidents.

• Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client.

• Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Ukeru

• If a Seeking Safety family referral the expectation is to work with the family in-home

• Provides structure, discipline and security as outlined the by individual plan of care to meet the needs of the client.

• Communicates with all staff members and shares appropriate information with appropriate staff about treatment needs.

• Involves staff members, when possible, in appropriate activities.

• Reports and maintains a referral log for patients.

• May need to help with admission into an inpatient program..

• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.

• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF.

• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.

• Ensures clients’ rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file.

• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• • Prefer Master’s degree in Human Services field.
  • Licensed as an addiction counselor with BSRB.
  • Temp license is accepted with the expectation that a plan is developed to test for a permanent license is developed within the first 30 days of employment
  • Prefer two years’ experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
  • FBI Fingerprint check
  • Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
  • Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

   

   

  • Prefer one year experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field or human services.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
  • FBI Fingerprint Check
  • Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.