Counselor Lead

Summary 

Responsible for providing leadership and support to counselors for all clinical services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates group therapy, including preparation of materials, through research and construction of curriculum as needed. 
• Carrying a limited caseload as deemed necessary.   
• Communicating with referral sources and company representatives regularly to strengthen relationships and address concerns/problems.  
• Work closely to coordinate care with internal treatment providers regarding evaluation of client needs and/or medication management as appropriate.  
• Manages client files by conducting scheduled audits to ensure proper documentation is present and all licensing regulations are met.   
• Facilitates and attends weekly treatment team meetings.   
• Assists staff and program scheduling as needed.
• As needed, conducts insurance reviews and assessments.   
• Supports with intake process with new clients into program as applicable.   
• Participates in on-call duties for the facility to assist line staff with client behavioral and emotional needs as applicable.   
• Oversees Family Programming including but not limited to the facilitation of psycho-educational programming as deemed appropriate.
• Provide recommendations and assist in coordination of aftercare planning for clients.   
• Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director with clerical duties and any other duties as assigned.
• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information
• Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Provide training and day-to-day guidance to the clinical assessment team. 

Required Qualifications 

Licensure, Education, & Experience:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling ), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC).  
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC) 
• Bachelors level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.  
• Associates level with a CAAC or working towards a CAAC with a minimum of two years of qualifying clinical experience.   
• High School Diploma or equivalent with a CAAC.  
• Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one year of qualifying clinical experience. 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills 
• Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills  
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
• Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards. 

Physical Demands  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation.  Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease, and/or infection from clients in the work environment.  Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Compensation  
This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, a compensation range will be provided. For candidates applying in jurisdictions with such requirements, the applicable range will be disclosed either in this posting or during the interview process. Please note that compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. To inquire about the salary range for your specific location, please contact our recruitment team.