Residential Treatment Counselor
Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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:
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
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:
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient
for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and
clientele
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn
electronic reporting systems
Capable of communicating and interacting with people from various
backgrounds with compassion, while applying principles of recovery
and clinical practice. Proficient computer skills required.
Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibilities
The physical requirements described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements Include:
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual
dexterity
Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
May require bending, squatting, walking
May require standing for extended periods
Travel: Position may be required to attend court hearings or
external training opportunities. Transporting clients may also be
required
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office
environment; Full-time position; may require some weekend and
evening work
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and
agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation
Army to undermine its religious mission.
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