Salary: 60,021.00-90,012.00 USD

Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: Monday -Friday 9am-5pm

Summary:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the clinic. Job scope includes both clinical and administrative duties. Supervising Counselor is responsible for facilitating weekly case conference, and assumes full administrative responsibility in the Director's absence.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree required; Master Degree in Human Services field strongly preferred

• QHP preferred per 372.3-d. Qualified Health Professional (MD, PA, RN, LMSW, OTR, Psychologist, PhD, CASAC, CRC)

• Training and/or education in chemical dependency required

• Demonstrated knowledge or evidence of training regarding the stages of human development

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in the chemical dependency or related field required

• Demonstrated experience specific to clinical documentation and record keeping

• Demonstrated experience providing chemical dependency counseling, and/or counseling in an allied or related field required

• Supervisory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Orientation and training will be provided, with the expectation that, within 90 days of employment, the employee will demonstrate a satisfactory level of competence in most areas of performance with minimal supervision

• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulatory agencies, (OASAS, JCAHO, DOH, DEA)

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

• Bi-Lingual abilities appropriate to population served may provide additional opportunity for communication

• Documentation must be legible, concise, and professional

• Must demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with all patients who present for care, treatment and service

• Must function as a clinical team member, integrating the Core Values and VIP into all daily activities

• Must demonstrate outstanding organizational skills, as job duties may include both clinical and administrative tasks

• Must be able to clearly communicate expectations of job scope, performance, and/or issues regarding job performance with subordinate staff

• Must consistently display an understanding of, and commitment to providing service, treatment, and care at the highest level

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in an office environment,

• Provides patient consultations in the Emergency Room and on patient floors

• May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs

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