SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR, Lead

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for assuring that all internal policies and guidelines and external contract requirements and DASA licensing obligations are fulfilled. Trains and develops staff on the mission, policies, objectives (short and long term); conducts therapeutic community program training. Assists with the establishment of management strategic plans, policies, procedures, programmatic direction and standards. Monitors program staff and related program activities. Develops and maintains correctional contract professional relationships and attends any meetings or functions as required by the facility management. Conducts and documents clinical team meetings and staff meetings; schedules employees as per compliance and therapeutic community program training. Completes reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually as required. Monitors programming and services to ensure that program and DASA licensing standards are in compliance. Disseminates internal policies and procedures. Monitors tracking and outcome questionnaire data to improve delivery of services and to establish overall effectiveness of program. Works as a team member with entire treatment and ancillary staff to promote consistent and coordinated efforts. Reviews clinical files and perform individual record audits for licensing compliance and required documentation to ensure delivery of services. Maintains client caseload and provide individual and group counseling as per the Correctional Recovery Program elements as well as perform ASI Assessments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's in a social or human services field preferred. Certification in Chemical and Alcohol Dependency. Four (4) years of experience in a as an administrator or supervisor in a human services field Bachelor's Degree if the candidate possesses management experience.)