Rehabilitation Counselor - IH

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Provide and document individual, family and group counseling directed at solving daily problems related to community living and interpersonal relationships.

• Facilitate or co-facilitate psycho-educational groups pertaining to the alleviation and management of psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders and document progress.

• Assess and document significant medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to person served and inform other service providers involved on a timely manner to coordinate the appropriate services.

• Record adjustments and progress with regard to finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, physical and mental health well being.

• Acknowledge and document any and all behavior(s) on the part of the persons served that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.

• Attempt to redirect any person in a respectful and appropriate manner, offer supportive counseling and utilize crisis intervention techniques & contingency plans whenever necessary based on the need and staff assessment.

• Record and monitor individual rehabilitation/recovery plans and perform follow-up to determine quantity and quality of service provided to the persons served.

• Advocate on behalf of persons served in receiving the required services needed to become successful and satisfied in the community.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with community resources, service providers and other organizations.

• Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences and two (2) years experience in counseling preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of social service case management.

• Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, physical and emotional illness.

• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to client care.

• Knowledge of community resources.

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license. Valid Connecticut driver's license may be required.

Competitive salary and stellar benefits available for all full-time positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off (3 weeks off) plus your Birthday!
• 1 week of company paid Short Term Disability
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition, License, and Certification Reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan

Please visit our website: www.Recovery-Programs.org to learn more about the amazing work we are doing in the community

RNP is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time