Lead Counselor - The Judge Group

I'm currently looking to fill a role for a Lead Counselor for our client in Modesto, CA.

Position Overview:

As a Lead Counselor, you will provide leadership for other counselors. You will be responsible for the management of an individual caseload, participation in various facility committees, and carrying out other management-related duties as specified by the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director. You will also assist the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director in areas of problem-solving, conflict resolution, readiness for state, CARF visits, and other areas assigned.

Ensure the completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.

Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program.

Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies.

Assure all clinical documentation and patient charts updated in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis.

Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance.

Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.

Perform treatment plan reviews.

Qualifications:

Possess certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA approved certification agency or current credentials as licensed or license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology.

Preferred Licenses:

CDAC

LCSW

LMFT

LPC