Residential Counselor

Livengrin Foundation, Inc.; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Livengrin Foundation, Inc. in Bensalem, PA is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide direct clinical services to individuals affected by chemical dependency, psychiatric problems and co-occurring disorders.

The role includes case management, counseling, and coordination of aftercare within a multidisciplinary team. The program requires a Master’s or higher in a related field (or a Bachelor’s with clinical experience) and active credentials or progress toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and ASAM criteria.
• Experience with clinical records, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Understanding of legal/licensing requirements for clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a case manager for patient caseload.
• Maintains clinical records including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Facilitates individual, group and family counseling sessions.
• Coordinates services and aftercare planning with referrals.
• Ensures confidentiality and participates in supervision and meetings.

Skills

ASAM criteria knowledge

SUD treatment knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year clinical experience

Job description

Residential Counselor# Residential CounselorHot JobBensalem , PA 19020## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelBachelor’s DegreeTravel PercentageNone## Description**Job Summary:** The Residential Counselor is responsible for providing direct clinical services to individuals who have been affected by chemical dependency, psychiatric problems and/or co-occurring disorders.**Responsibilities and Duties:*** Functions as a case manager for patient caseload.* Maintains clinical record including biopsychosocial, SNAP and BAM assessments, treatment plans, clinical summaries, progress notes, case consult notes, discharge summaries, and continuing care plans.* Ensures clinical record is compliant with all licensing, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.* Completes continued stay reviews using ASAM criteria.* Coordinates services including aftercare planning and makes referral recommendations when necessary.* Maintains regular communication with referral sources, legal systems, and outside providers.* Responds to and addresses unusual or emergency situations.* Encourages patients to understand the benefits of recommended level of care.* Operates as part of multi-disciplinary treatment team.* Assesses healthcare equity for current and future patient needs.* Conducts educational seminars and lectures to patient population in a professional and competent manner.* Facilitates individual, group and family counseling sessions.* Assists with the collection of random urine drug screen samples from patients as needed.* Participates in clinical supervision, department meetings and trainings as required.* Protects the confidentiality of patient information.* Performs other related duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Education and Experience:*** Master’s degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other related field and one-year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.* Must hold a professional license through the PA Department of State or be credentialed through PCB at the time of hire or be actively working towards licensure or certification. A PCB credential must be obtained within two years of hire or licensure within 4 years of hire.* Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and/or ASAM criteria.