Clinical Counselor - PRN
Addiction Recovery Care
- Owensboro, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conducts direct clinical services such as groups, individual and or family therapy with clients on the importance of continued absence from all mood-altering substances
- Participant of interdisciplinary team
- Responsible for the construction of individualized treatment plans for all clients
- Meet a minimum requirement of twenty six hours of direct client care.
- Maintain a respectful relationship with clients
- Always maintain confidentiality displaying a professional disposition towards fellow staff
- Complete all documentation by end of business day
- Meet all billing requirements
- Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
- Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
- The Clinical Counselor is expected to protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
- Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work preferred
- Licensed and/or Credentialed Counselor
- Experience delivering lectures on addiction and conducting group sessions.
- Substance abuse experience preferred.
- Appropriate State and Federal Clearances
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
- Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence, and positive cultural identity
- Knowledge of 12-Step Recovery Program
- Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual and family
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
- Knowledge and competency in problem-solving, stress management, ethics, and team building
- Knowledge of ASAM dimensions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
- Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work- and work-related responsibilities
- Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and healthy relationship with clients served
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to read detailed health records
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to operate a computer and other equipment in the office
- Must have sufficient mobility to move around the office and the community