Rehabilitation Counselor; A​/B; Recovery from Addictions Program

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Job Description - Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B) - Recovery from Addictions Program (2600074R)

Job Description

Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B) - Recovery from Addictions Program - ( 2600074R )

Description

The Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP), operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking two self-motivated individuals to provide rehabilitative services to clients including, but not limited to, developing and implementing activities,establishing groups in collaboration with treatment teams, and assessing and evaluating clients. The selected candidate must comply with all federal regulations, 42 CFR Part 2 and Part 8, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy, and HIPAA Regulations.

Please note
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The selected candidate will work 40 hours Sunday through Thursday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. The days off will be Friday and Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provides groups to meet patient’s needs and goals.
• Plans leisure activities as directed by supervisor/department head by proper scheduling, acquiring materials and supplies, coordinating services with the other units/departments within the hospital. Publicizes activities to enhance the quality of life for clients in the program.
• Completes treatment notes for all patients involved in groups, documenting patient progress related to person centered goals.
• Activity and vocational program schedules are completed monthly.
• Attends assigned meetings, as assigned
• Documentation/data entry of a confidential nature is performed in a timely and accurate fashion in keeping with established policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Maintains and monitors rehabilitation areas and supplies for safety, security, and cleanliness. Follows all hospital wide operational protocols and department procedures regarding specific Rehab areas. Reports any concerns or events to a supervisor or designee in a timely manner.
• Actively engages in supervision meetings as scheduled to give and receive feedback related to job assignments and requirements, performance needs, and acquisition of knowledge in the field of recreation and mental health.
• Maintain Person Centered Approach practices.

Required Qualifications
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• Knowledge of motivational enhancement and reinforcement techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Knowledge of the factors, trends, and problems in providing Recreation Services to special client groups, such as mentally or physically handicapped, aged, etc.
• Knowledge of