Counselor Aide - Monmouth County

Company: Preferred Behavioral Health
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: April 28, 2021

Job Description:

Description We are currently in need of a Counselor Aide for our Monmouth South location. This is a full time job with a generous benefits package included.
Responsibilities include:

• handle all aspects of the referral process including but not limited to documenting receipt of referral for "referral copy book", having Assessment Counselor sign and schedule appt.
• demonstrates positive attitude and cooperative behavior with co-workers
• participates in Clinical Rounds by sharing information, proposing ideas, and providing feedback to enhance service delivery
• able to provide documentation in clear, concise manner
• perform job responsibilities and duties with a minimum of supervisory prompting
• seek appropriate and timely consultation from Assessment/Extended Assessment Counselor and Supervisor
• If a client does not show for appt, print out no-show notification (NJSAMS) get signed by DCP&P caseworker and reschedule appointment
• responsible for getting DCP&P Caseworker to sign appropriate forms and give DCP&P caseworker copies
• responsible for company vehicle (oil changes, inspections, cleaning vehicle) and sending Vehicle Monitoring check list monthly to Administrative Assistant
• Responsible for "Chain of Custody" drug screens, doing appropriate paperwork, entering in drug screen log, documenting results when received, giving results to DCP&P Supervisor/caseworker.
• transport clients when required
• ability to describe home environment during home visits
• ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and other staff and understands ethics in the field of substance use* Job Requirements: Job Requirements
  
  High School diploma or equivalency
  Valid NJ Driver's License in good standing
  Knowledge of addictions preferred
  EOE

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