Transitional Living Services of Northern New York

Entry Level Counselor

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York  •  $34k/yr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Schedule:

Part-Time: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-9:30pm

Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including, clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
  • Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
  • Provide individual and group activities
  • Co-facilitate group counseling and didactic sessions
  • Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
  • Utilize ATTC’s Performance Assessment Rubrics as a tool for assessing and developing clinical competencies to strive to meet the Proficient Counselor standard.
  • Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On-call system as needed.
  • Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
  • Participate in record reviews
  • Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC
  • Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
  • Convey information inter/intra agency
  • Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
  • Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
  • Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores.
  • Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
  • Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
  • Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required: Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation preferred

Other Job Requirements: Must maintain a valid Drivers License, as specified in the personnel policies.

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York

About Transitional Living Services of Northern New York

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York (TLS) is a private not-for-profit agency which was incorporated in 1977 to establish residential services for individuals in need of psychiatric, rehabilitative support who were unable to live independently in the community. TLS currently offers Adult Services, Children's Services, and has two Behavioral Health and Wellness Centers.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Watertown, NY
Year Founded
1977
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