Addiction Couselor - Salina, United States - Saint Francis Ministries

Description

• Mandated reporter.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible to changing situations.
• Ability to listen, analyze and record information.
• Establish rapport and impart caring and empathy while remaining objective and professional in relationship.
• Sensitivity to client needs.
• Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to show flexibility.
• Basic understanding of adolescent development, treatment and defense mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of adolescent counseling techniques, both individual and group.
• Must have an understanding of various diagnoses in the adolescent mental health field and understand recommended treatment for those illnesses.
• Will have a basic understanding of different psychotropic medications and possible side effects from those medications.
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Manages emotions and is able to make decision under pressure.
• Manages stress appropriately.
• Works alone effectively.
• Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.
• Works effectively with others /teamwork.
• Understands and practices Universal Precautions.
• Provides counseling services to individuals, groups and families
• Participates in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate
• Documents all services provided and other significant behavior or incidents
• Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client
• Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt System
• Maintains alcohol and drug standard operating procedures manual and assists with ADAS manual
• Explores ADAS or other finding opportunities
• Duties may include direct supervision of youth and other milieu activities as assigned.
• Provides structure, discipline and security as outlined the by individual plan of care to meet the needs of the client.
• Communicates with all staff members and shares appropriate information with appropriate staff about outcome findings.
• Involves staff members when possiblein appropriateactivities.
• Reports and maintains a referral log for patients.
• Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients' rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• Prefer Bachelor's degree in Human Services field.
• First Aid/CPR
• AAPS Certified or qualified to be a counselor-in-training
• Certification in HIV/AIDS training
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a physical examination, including drug screen and TB Skin Test.
• Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check
• FBI Fingerprint Check
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates competence and continues training in age-specific competencies for 11-year-olds through adult clients.
• Prefer two years experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field.