Lead Counselor California

Pomona, CA 91767, USA

Overview

Position : Lead Counselor. You will provide leadership for other counselors, manage an individual caseload, participate in facility committees, and perform other management-related duties as specified by the Clinical Supervisor / Clinical Director. You will assist in problem-solving, conflict resolution, readiness for state and CARF visits, and other areas as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program.
• Assess and place each patient according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies.
• Keep clinical documentation and patient charts updated in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis.
• Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase awareness of consequences of noncompliance.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Review counselor documentation and sign off on documentation as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinic Director.
• Assist with the overall direction and development of all substance abuse services.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and grievance hearings as needed.
• Conduct or assist with weekly staff meetings with the counseling team.
• Conduct or assist with ongoing review of counselor case files to ensure compliance with Federal, State and PTC requirements.
• Assist Clinical Supervisor / Director with annual performance reviews of the counseling staff.
• Assist Clinical Supervisor / Clinical Director as needed in state and CARF inspections, staff meetings and other areas.
• Assist with in-service training to clinical teammates on regularly scheduled basis.
• Monitor clinical records regularly for quality and compliance with State and Federal regulations; conduct mock inspections.
• Perform intakes on new patients and develop preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide training and technical assistance to community agencies as requested.
• Guide counselors in managing difficult or complex patients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files on each patient on their caseload and team caseload per federal, state and PTC requirements.
• Oversee substance abuse counseling case assignments and discharges.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required; participate in ongoing training per program / federal / state requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

Qualifications

Preferred

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Team Player

Works well as a member of a group.

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Education

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CCAPP, CADAC III, CADAC II, CADAC I, CAADC, LMFT

Equal Opportunity Employer

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