Class Title   Counselor I                                                                                                                  Classification:    Exempt

Nature of Work

Administrative and clinical activities necessary in the provision of admissions services for persons of substance use disorders who are entering outpatient services.  No supervisory responsibilities.  May require extended after hours and weekend work.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts intakes and assessments on new admissions and recommends placement into services based on ASAM criteria.
• Provides crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
• Develops an Individualized Treatment Plan along with client input.
• Makes referrals to external agencies or internal programs as appropriate for the identified client.
• Maintains up-to-date written documentation of client contact in individual client folders as required by agency documentation guidelines.
• Participates in weekly treatment staffing to receive and provide feedback on client admissions.
• Maintains effective working relationships with external agencies through regular case management activities.
• Conducts individual or group counseling sessions with assigned clients as ordered on the Individualized Treatment Plan.
• Completes periodic written client evaluations and reports in a neat and timely manner.
• Prepares periodic and specific reports as requested or assigned.
• Performs administrative duties relevant to client services.
• Actively supports ERI values of acknowledgment, commitment, openness, celebration, and humility.
• Actively support a trauma informed and responsive work environment as demonstrated in the 5 core values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Actively supports and implements Motivational Interviewing as the program’s core evidence based practice.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Serves on Commission committee(s) as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of rehabilitative counseling principles and techniques applicable to substance use.

Knowledge of the field of psychology.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, staff and other agencies.

Ability to prepare and complete reports.

Skills in basic listening and counseling.

Required Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human service area from accredited institution with successful completion of ADC process within 3 years of hire. Master's degree preferred.