Lead IOP Counselor - Lancaster

Onix Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Retirement With Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & HRA

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability and Maternity/ P

Life Insurance and LTD

Tuition Reimbursement

In Facility Training/Inservice

Employee Assistance Program

Free Will/Estate Planning

Job summary

ARS Treatment Centers in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Lead IOP Counselor to support the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director in delivering IOP services. This senior role models best practices and ensures clinical and administrative obligations are met across the program.

The position requires a master's degree preference, three years of clinical experience (including substance abuse), and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling or human services; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience, one in substance abuse.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Complies with ARS policies and procedures and responds to supervision.
• Maintains IOP patients on caseload; may have MAT patients depending on census.
• Audits new IOP admission charts ensuring complete assessments and documentation.
• Oversees other IOP Counselors and Interns for timely work completion.
• Provides new hire orientation for IOP staff.
• Coordinates clinical supervision and peer reviews for the IOP program.
• Participates in emergency on-call rotation and intake inquiries.
• Attends weekly meetings for caseload consultations and training.

Skills

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or human services

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Location: Lancaster, PA 17603

Salary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm, alternating Saturday 7am-9am (some flexibility around groups)

ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment of those addicted to opiates. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient services through medication-assisted treatment.

Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Lead IOP Counselor to join our team!

ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• And More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount

Position Description

The Lead IOP Counselor is responsible for assisting the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director in ensuring the clinical and administrative services are provided for IOP patients and their families. This is a senior position requiring the individual to serve as a working role model for other counselors. The Lead IOP Counselor will adhere to the vision and mission of the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with all ARS policies and procedures and responds to supervision.
• Maintains IOP patients on caseload. May have minimal MAT patients depending on IOP census.
• Assists Clinical Supervisor in auditing new IOP admission charts for both Day and evening programs as applicable, ensuring incoming patients have a complete bio psychosocial assessment, a preauthorization, ASAM LOC 2.1 Screening, and updated status, tag and program according to the timeline in the ARS policy manual.
• Complies with State/Federal or Certification/Licensure training requirements.
• Under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, oversees other IOP Counselors and Counselor Interns to assure timely completion of work and adherence to program policies and procedures, which includes reviewing their weekly patient documentation for IOP.
• Under the guidance of the clinical supervisor, provides new hire orientation for IOP Counselors and IOP Counselor Interns.
• In coordination with the Clinical Supervisor, supports and co-facilitates weekly or monthly clinical supervision for the IOP program through documentation of assessment of professional competencies, clinical skills and recommendations through weekly meetings and direct and periodic observation.
• Coordinates and Completes peer reviews with all IOP counselors.
• Participates in emergency on-call rotation as needed.
• Assists with handling intake and inquiry calls.
• Attend required managers, clinical and treatment team meetings on a weekly basis to allow consultations of current caseload.
• Assist in training and supervision of IOP interns.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of on-site trainings related to IOP.
• Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling or human services (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Minimum of three years clinical experience, one of which was in a substance abuse environment.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers