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Residential Treatment Counselor - Indianapolis Indiana
Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted On: 05/13/2024
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Job Objective:
As the Residential Treatment Counselor, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the individualized treatment plans for each client. Responsible for providing case management services as needed for the assigned clients. Responsible for maintaining a caseload and conducting individual, family and group counseling as noted in the treatment plan. Teach educational classes as needed. The Residential Treatment Counselor is responsible for ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.
What You Will Do:
- Formulates goals and objectives with the client by preparing a written treatment plan.
- Prepares the treatment plan in accordance with the Biopsychosocial assessment, ASAM criteria and Initial Treatment Plan
- Reviews goals on an ongoing basis and makes changes as needed for the client
Documents all progress toward goals and objectives on a progress or group note
Documents all client contacts in the electronic medical record system, including progress notes, treatment plans, monthly reports, discharge summaries and discharge plans
Presents the client's case with the multi-disciplinary team an initial staffing and updated treatment plans, assessments, and discharge summary signed by the team
Staffs any changes in client's treatment goals and objective and obtains signatures
Participates in weekly staffing meetings to provide clinical input and
observations as appropriate
Counsels' individual clients in accordance with goals developed on the treatment plan. (Individual counseling can be conducted by using cognitive therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, reality therapy Gestalt therapy and behavioral therapy.)
Counsels' families regarding addictions issues in accordance with the
goals established in the treatment plan
Facilitates group counseling sessions and follows the assigned group format for each session
Collaborates with other counselors as needed to ensure continuity of care
Prepares and teaches educational classes as assigned
Participates in weekly staffing meetings to provide clinical input and observations as appropriate
Documents on a group note the clinical observations and behaviors of the client
Completes an action sheet on level of care and assigned primary clinician
Prepare progress notes for each client and completes the group notes within 24 hours of the initial contact. All individual and family counseling progress notes are to be turned in at the end of the working day of the scheduled session.
Attends staff meetings, departmental meetings, seminars/conferences, and in-service meetings and training programs as scheduled
Completes monthly Peer Reviews as assigned by the Lead Counselor or designee
Maintains client confidentiality of all client information according to Federal, State, and The Salvation Army standards, policies and procedures
Maintains certification by meeting certification requirements
Facilitate client visitation per the Department of Child Services agreement
Documents client progress into the electronic medical record system and is responsible for updating level of care as needed
Works assigned overtime hours as directed to ensure coverage of facility operations and approved by the supervisor or director
- Conducts outside assessments for clients as assigned and Withdrawal Management within 48 hours of admission, as applicable
Other tasks as assigned by leadership
Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: Bachelor's degree required in human services or other related field. Master's degree in human services or other related field preferred
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position
Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years direct service in substance abuse field preferred. ICAADA certified preferred. If not ICAADA certified, then must have within 12 months of employment. Must be willing to work at least 1 evening per week and some weekends.
Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
Skills/Abilities:
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