Weekend Counselor

Description

CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS

We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a campus on 177 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.

Cumberland Heights Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

· Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment

· Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account

· 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment

· Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Weekend Counselor is responsible for providing direct clinical services, as well as coordination and oversight of clinical support staff for an assigned area(s). In addition, this position serves as a liaison with other departments in the organization, as well as with families and referral sources for afterhours needs and crises management. The Weekend Counselor reports to the Director of Milieu Management Services via the Weekend Supervisor. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Coordinates the implementation of the patient schedule including special events for assigned area(s) 
2. Participates in team report, as well as ongoing communication, with clinical support staff, Weekend Supervisor, and On Call Director, as well as other areas of the organization, to ensure continuity of care.
3. Provides crisis assessment as indicated, coordinating with nursing and medical providers, as well as responding and coordinating crisis response as needed (e.g. threat of harm to self or others, potential substance use, potential psychosis, against medical advice discharge attempts, behavioral acting out/struggles to follow community guidelines, etc.) 
4. Facilitates individual, group and family counseling sessions within the scope of practice as defined by education and licensure. 
5. Provides clinical supervision for clinical and clinical support staff, as well as interns, within the scope of practice as defined by education and licensure. 
6. Notifies Weekend Supervisor of staff coverage issues for assigned area(s), assisting with shifting of responsibilities as needed. 
7. Problem solves customer complaints and risk management issues, reporting events to supervisor and the Quality Management as needed.
8. Provides weekend report to Weekend Supervisor and weekday staff and management. 
9. Performs CPR and First Aid as needed.
10. Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
11. Ensures that a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
12. Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
13. Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
14. Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
15. Reacts productively to change.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides clinical oversight and supervision within assigned area(s) for clinical and clinical support staff, including interns. Ongoing issues are referred to the Weekend Supervisor and the appropriate Director. 

Requirements

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• LADAC required with Master’s degree in related field (e.g. counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work) preferred
• Five (5) years of clinical experience with supervisory experience strongly preferred 
• Commitment to practice within professional codes of ethics, including NAADAC 
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook)
• Ability to learn and use various clinical software, including electronic medical records.
• Proficient with current video and media technology (slide decks, internet clips, etc.) for teaching purposes.
• Ability to skillfully adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs. 
• Ability to be open and culturally humble to a wide variety of patients’ experiences that may be outside the counselor’s own, including the full span of human development. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English; second language, particularly Spanish a plus
• Ability to teach, model and use evidence-based counseling practices in support of 12 Step philosophy
• Ability to interact with co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner.
• Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis
• Ability to self-manage to maintain a therapeutic environment using a variety of behavior management skills
• Knowledge of and ability to apply information regarding age/cultural/population specific characteristics to patient care. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position is in an office, group room, or larger community settings that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. 
• Position requires frequent contact with people in crisis, including those who are emotionally volatile and may require additional safety precautions.
• May perform CPR/First Aid as needed (being certified or eligible is required)
• Position is subject to weekend hours as well as staying overnight for inclement weather as part of critical staffing.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs and/or push pull up to 40lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain.
• Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach and use fine/gross motor skills