Kintock Group Newark , NJ 07101
Posted 2 weeks ago
General description
To provide psycho-educational classes and individual counseling services to Kintock clients; Intake, assessment ongoing assessment for program eligibility, monitoring all aspects of care and client services, and ensuring that the needs of clients are met, may be included at discretion of Clinical Supervisor/Program Director.
Job description
Providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling in individual and group formats
Facilitate required Cognitive Behavioral Workshops and classes
Conduct pre and post program assessments
Collect and manage all pre and post assessment data
Conduct crisis intervention counseling sessions with residents who either request a meeting or are referred by another staff member
Develop a comprehensive plan of care that meets the needs of the client
Provide the client with information on community services and agency services which will address their needs and make the appropriate referrals on behalf of the client.
Educate client on all areas related to program participation including rights and responsibilities and appeal rights
Utilize case management skills, such as brokering, advocacy, monitoring and discharge planning to link clients and their families to resources and services
Work closely with client to develop and revise care plans that are client focused and meet client needs
Schedule and/or participates in Case Conference with clients/caregivers, service care planning and negotiate agreements
Provide discharge planning to dis-enrolled clients to ensure clients needs are met.
Maintain client physical file with required forms as per policy
Ensure all services are supported by care plan, and case note documentation
Ensuring that all court stipulations are met by each resident assigned to the caseload
Ensure that the duties of this position are performed in accordance with contract, ACA, licensure, and corporate standards
Required to perform all assigned ACA related duties
Required to attend ACA and other assigned or mandatory training classes in accordance with Kintock training policies
Qualifications/Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Minimum six-months of relevant experience are preferred
Knowledge/Abilities
Computer skills including the Windows operating systems, MS Word, and MS Excel
Learn, Analyze and interpret understand and follow contract rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; participate as in an effective member of a program team
Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, residents, and agency representatives
Education
Bachelor Degree and CDAC or Masters degree and LCADC
Kintock Group