[Hiring] Outpatient Virtual Counselor @Cenikor Foundation

Role Description

Cenikor is currently seeking a substance use Counselor for our outpatient program. The Counselor provides substance abuse treatment services to ensure that each client develops the skills necessary to live a life free from substance dependence.

Essential Functions

• Work with a diverse group of clients, including adults and adolescents, to develop and implement an individualized, written treatment plan.
• Provide individual counseling services to each client as scheduled.
• Conduct chemical dependency counseling sessions, group sessions, and educational sessions as scheduled.
• Ensure documentation in the clinical record is legible and complies with documentation standards.
• Participate as a team member to provide an optimum environment for client recovery.
• Communicate with Clinical Manager any issues relating to client complaints and concerns.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance program according to policy and training.
• Complete monthly judicial reports accurately and submit per schedule.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory standards as well as policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
• Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as assigned in this job description.

Qualifications

• Experienced and/or knowledgeable in providing education and therapeutic counseling (individual and group formats) for adults and adolescents.
• Knowledgeable of therapeutic community philosophy and best practices of outpatient counseling.
• Experienced and capable of identifying appropriate resources for client development and providing substance abuse counseling.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of discerning facts from opinions and remaining objective when listening to conflicting opinions.
• Experienced in working with diverse population.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging environment.
• Presents a professional, positive image.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, including MS Outlook calendar.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
• Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
• Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
• Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
• Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
• Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Requirements

• Counselor training
• Associate's degree required
• Two (2) years of substance abuse treatment experience preferred
• Experience with electronic health record system preferred
• LCDC required

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, paid time off
• $2k - $4k tuition reimbursement
• Up to 10% 401K and bonuses
• Stability and growth with over 55 years in business
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Company Description

Cenikor is a non-profit organization and one of the largest substance use treatment centers in the nation.