TEMP Substance Abuse Counselor/Activities Director - Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Fitchburg, MA 01420
About the Job
Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the home where people work together to make great things happen every day. We offer a pleasant, family-friendly environment and a wonderful reputation providing services to our residents, families and local community.
TEAMWORK * EXCELLENT BENEFITS * STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:
The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
Duties and Responsibilities as Activities Director/Substance Use Disorder Counselor :
- Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
- Facilitate group activities
Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance
Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized
Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities
Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties
Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
2 years experience in Activities Department in a Skilled Nursing Facility and/or ADC certification
Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
#CJ24