Counselor

Counselor

Full-time

Full Job Description

Intake

Screen patient for appropriateness of MMT per State and Federal criteria for admission.
Explain and have patient sign all needed consent forms upon admission. Clearly explain the concept and exceptions of confidentiality.
Provide information about MMT and alternative treatments to ensure that the patient is able to give informed consent.
Review program rules and regulations with patients.
Complete psychosocial and treatment plan appropriate to patient’s condition.
Provide HIV education and perform risk evaluation. Record detailed intake note.

Treatment

Schedule and meet with patients for individual or group counseling according to their individual treatment plan.
Maintain a caseload of up to 50 patients.
Record all counseling notes on the day that the session was held. Working with patient to develop individualized treatment plan and realistic goals.
Make referrals and follow-up on referrals as needed.
Complete treatment plans in the appropriate time frame (according to policy and procedure manual for every patient.
Complete and submit all patients’ medication related issues to the MD.
Enter and delete any Flags via MethaSoft computer program.
Make certain that patient records are always in the proper order and are stored in a confidential manner.
If a patient is discharged, complete discharge paperwork and submit these forms to the Medical Director for approval. Notify Medication Nurse and Receptionist of the discharge.
Notify nurses, Medical Director, and Clinical Director about any patient who may be suffering from a chronic illness (i.e. HIV/AIDS, TB, Diabetes, etc.).
Notify Medical Director, nurses, and Clinical Director of any patient who is pregnant.

Additional Responsibilities

Arrange guest dosing for patients: contact guest clinic; enter information into MethaSoft; print request; obtain the necessary signatures; fax request to guest clinic.
Understand all State and Federal laws and regulations.
Counselors must complete, at the minimum, 16 hours of training every year. This training may take place within the clinic or off site.
Conduct the Group Therapy Sessions on a regular basis. Participate in staff and treatment team meetings/ Participate in quarterly QI meetings.

POSITION REQUIREMENT: Must have an undergraduate degree in a related field and be CAC/CADC certified or hold a LPC license. If Counselor is not a CAC or LPC, that Counselor will be required to diligently work toward certification while employed.