GENERAL FUNCTION:
The PRN SUD Counselor is a part-time counselor that fills in to assist with covering groups in the Intensive Outpatient Program and the Continuing Recovery program. This person also provides back-up case management and crisis intervention to the full-time Case Counselors, assist the Quality Assurance team with clinical record reviews, and assist resident monitors with rule enforcement and medication monitoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Provide secondary case management and crisis intervention services to program
participants.
 Facilitate Outpatient Group Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Group Counseling.
 Record all service activities by entering progress notes in the Y-Haven Electronic Medical Record.
 Participate in team meetings, quality assurance meetings, in-service trainings and
Coordination meetings as needed.
 Coordinate with Clinical Director on all critical clinical issues.
 Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including
completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate Supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Department (s). All employees of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland are mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

Administrative:
 Maintain accurate and thorough records for all clients seeking admission in the AWARDS electronic health record.
 Assist in supplying data for and creating Y-Haven service reports.

Program:
 Facilitate addiction therapy groups on a limited, as needed basis.
 Monitor medication self-administration for residents on a limited, as needed basis.
 Provide direct reimbursable clinical services 50% of each workday.
 Be visibly involved w/ clients, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
 Follow all established policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
 Participate in and support association events and fund raising activities.
 Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
 Secure required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.

 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
 Extensive knowledge of issues affecting the homeless population, chemical dependency and mental illness is necessary.
 Preferences: 3+ years’ experience in social service field, successful experience in intake, screening
and assessment.

Professional Certification(s):
 LCDCIII, LPC or LSW Required
 CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and actively listen to clients, staff, and volunteers.
 Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel and bend for long periods.
 Ability to lift and/or move up to 25lbs.
 Ability to work in a moderate to noisy work environment.