Counselor Trainee - Hohenwald Main

Buffalo Valley, Inc.; Tennessee; In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Paid vacation

403B Retirement

Descrizione del lavoro

Buffalo Valley Inc. in Tennessee seeks a Counselor Trainee for its Hohenwald - Main Facility. You will interview clients, assess needs, and craft Master Treatment Plan goals with client input, while documenting progress toward discharge goals.

You will conduct weekly therapy sessions, counsel families, and maintain detailed records to support recovery and compliance with licensure requirements. A strong Office/EHR skillset is expected.

Competenze

• Strong computer skills and ability to type 30 wpm.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and EHR software.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Mansioni

• Interview clients and review records to evaluate condition.
• Assess bio-psychosocial needs and develop Master Treatment Plan goals with client input.
• Reassess goals regularly and document progress per Tennessee rules.
• Counsel clients individually and in groups to support recovery.
• Conduct weekly therapy sessions and engage family participation.
• Document information in client records and maintain reports.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

Typing 30 wpm

MS Office

Electronic Health Record

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB TITLE: Counselor Trainee, Full-time DEPT:Hohenwald - Main Facility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interviews client, reviews records, and confers with otherprofessionals to evaluate condition of client
• Conducts assessment of the bio-psychosocial needs of client, anddevelops Master Treatment Plan goals and objectives based on that assessment,along with the client's input
• Re-assesses treatment goals/objectives on regular intervals,measuring progress or lack of. Documents information on ASAM clinicalreview form, adhering to predetermined time frames
• Establishes criteria for discharge based on clientgoals/objectives and progress made to reach these goals. Documents theclient's participation in this process
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assistclient in overcoming substance use disorders, while developing coping methodsfor other co-occurring disorders. This will include didactic lectures asscheduled
• Conducts weekly therapy sessions with clientele, assisting them indeveloping a recovery foundation through making healthy choices
• Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with andproviding healthy support for client. Works to engage family members intherapy process by providing opportunities for family conferences
• Conducts phone conferences with referral sources, legalauthorities, and other collateral contacts and documents pertinent informationin the client record
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories in accordancewith State of Tennessee licensure requirements, Department of Mental Health& Developmental Disabilities/Division of Alcohol & Other Drug AbuseServices policies, and BVI quality standards
• To meet program needs, must be willing to submit to flexibleschedules and duty assignments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong computer skills. Ability to type 30 wpm. Proficient with Microsoft OfficePrograms and Electronic Health Record software.
• Working towards obtaining TNLADAC licensure; optional NAADAC certified addiction counselor. Ifin personal recovery, demonstrable commitment to own recovery; two yearsof continuous sobriety is desired.
• PassBackground Check and Drug Screen required
• Keeps a current CPR andFirst Aid certifications, required
• Valid TN D.L. with\"F\" endorsement, required; \"F\"endorsement can be obtained once hired

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, preferredbut not required
• One-year minimum experience with addictions, but willing to accept withonly addiction experience
• High School Diploma orGED required.

Benefits available

• Health, vision, & dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and 403BRetirement for Full Time employees

BuffaloValley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer