COUNSELOR II
Company: Luminis Health
Location: Lanham
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Position Objective:To provide therapeutic services to patients
through the Luminis Health Behavioral Health High School Program
and to provide direct liaison to the program supervisor regarding
the status of the therapeutic community. This individual must have
a clear understanding of age related development issues and
chemical dependency. Essential Job Duties:Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions
- Able to assess data reflective of the patient's status and
interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
Performs duties according to established standards for age groups
adolescence through geriatric.
- Conducts patient and family interviews and provides referrals
to appropriate levels of care and community resources. Demonstrates
knowledge of ASAM and DSM V criteria relative to the assessment of
patient needs throughout the course of treatment.
- Provides case management for assigned clients and maintains
competency to evaluate and care for these patients following
program protocols. Maintains accurate and complete chart
documentation regarding patient attitude and progress in the
treatment process following program protocols. Documents attendance
and demonstrated knowledge/understanding of program/meeting
content.
- Provides liaison services between patients and other
agencies.
- Provides education through the program
- Communicates, monitors, and ensures patient/family quality and
continuity of care.
- Attends and participates in program staff meetings,
multidisciplinary clinical staff meetings and in service training.
Participates on committees and quality assessment/improvement
activitiesEducational/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in related field required. Currently pursuing a
Masters in behavioral health preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Two years' work experience and direct practice in the area of
behavioral health care to include group and individual
counseling.
- Familiarity with, and agreement to adhere to, established core
competencies, global criteria and ethical standards for Substance
Abuse Counseling.Required License/Certifications:
- Valid Maryland driver's license and driving record with no more
than two points.
- Approval as an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) is required.
- Certification as a Supervised Counselor or Associate Counselor
Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD, CAC-AD) or higher from the MD BOP is
required before expiration of the ADT approval date.
- Current American Health Association Health Care Provider Basic
Life Support (BLS) CPR certification within 30 days of hireWorking
Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:There is a reasonable
expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to
blood-borne pathogens.Physical Demands -Light work. Exerting up to
20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of
forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits
most of the time, the job is rated for light work.The physical
demands and work environment that have been described are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.The above job description is an overview of the
functions and requirements for this position. This document is not
intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and
requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other
duties as deemed necessary.
Keywords: Luminis Health, Potomac , COUNSELOR II, Other , Lanham, Maryland
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