Residential Recovery Associate Counselor - Ramey-Estep / Re-group

Function:

The Residential Recovery Associate Counselor (RRAC) is primarily responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing the treatment for clients in the Residential Recovery Program.  The RRAC provides direct services and mobilizes the resources of the total treatment milieu. This includes but is not limited to 1) screening and assessment, 2) individual, collateral, group, and family counseling, 3) treatment plan development and reviews, 4) timely documentation, 5) obtaining authorization for services, and 6) discharge planning and referrals.  

Organizational duties & responsibilities:

1. The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure the safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep/Re-group (RE) clients.
2. Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE.  Facilitates and adheres to the agency’s code of ethics, policies, and procedures.
3. Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
4. Supports and facilitates positive interaction with clients and staff by exhibiting both in-office and in-public when carrying out job duties:  individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff.
5. Exhibits effective communication skills, including proper use of agency communication systems.
6. Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.
7. Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE.
8. Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts and documents thorough screening and assessment to determine the level of care and medical necessity and provides recommendations for treatment within the appropriate time frame.
2. Directs the planning, writing, and timely updates of the client’s care plan. The clinical supervisor must co-sign all care plans within 10 days of completion.
3. Administers initial drug and alcohol assessments and re-administers assessments to record progress and determine medical necessity for continued care.
4. Prepare appropriate materials for all Groups and Individual/Family Sessions based on the model guidelines. Conduct each session on time and for the prescribed time per model and medical necessity.
5. Ensure each client has completed all necessary components of the treatment program by maintaining documentation of each client’s attendance in Group, Individual, and Family sessions.  
6. Is responsible for storing treatment materials for each client to ensure confidentiality.
7. Oversee the day-to-day operations of treatment services for their clients.
8. Promotes a positive view of RE to the public and outside agencies.
9. Provides individual, group, and family treatment, as appropriate, to clients based on clinical issues and treatment needs.
10. Attends program-specific treatment team meetings for all clients, as appropriate, for clients in the Residential SUD Program.
11. Maintains current counseling notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames.
12. Attends all clinical meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques.
13. Works with the treatment team to identify client needs and make referrals for services outside the program's scope.
14. Maintains current licensure and stays within ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board.
15. Participates in supervision and consultation regularly.
16. Collaborates effectively with other assigned Re-group services and community partners.
17. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in schedules and work environment.
18. Provides consistent, quality treatment to all clients on their caseload.
19. Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential.
20. Ensures entries in all treatment plans and narrative reports to MCOs are done professionally and concisely and will be submitted as needed to maintain a current authorization for services.  
21. Participates in an “on-call” schedule when appropriate.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working conditions/environment:

1. Shift will vary based on the client’s needs.
2. Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required.
3. Meals are provided for staff when on campus.
4. Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.
5. Fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.
6. Primary work setting is in the office but can also occur in the community, including the client’s home, especially for on-call work.
7. Maintains a positive, professional attitude, contributing to a supportive work environment.

minimum job requirements:

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, preferably in a clinical field, i.e., social work, counseling, or psychology, is required.

Licensed or license-eligible is required (i.e., T-CADC or CADC)

Experience:

Experience in substance use treatment programs is preferred.

Specific Skills and

requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.

Must have excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Valid Driver’s License and insurability.

Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications the organization or regulatory agencies use.

Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to read, write, and converse in English.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Successful completion of a background screening.

Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.

Specialized Licenses or training:

Maintains 40 hours of Annual Training through Relias or other appropriate sources.

Maintains at least minimum training for licensure.

Maintains at least 20 hours per year of substance abuse-related training per AODE regulations.

Attends all assigned training specific to job assignment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell.  The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, or run.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. 

Supervisory REquirements:

N/A