ATLANTICARE
_________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Counselor
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JOB CODE: 7020
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EXEMPT:
NON-EXEMPT: X
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DATE: 10/22
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REVISED:
4/24 (Q)
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BA/BS or master's degree in a related field.
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CADC, LSW or LAC.
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Annual CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
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American Heart Association BLS (BLS HCP) and HSFA required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
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Knowledgeable in addiction terminology required.
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Ability to multitask required.
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Excellent time management skills required.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of leadership, the counselor is responsible for maintaining charts on his/her caseload. The counselor is responsible for the treatment of those clients assigned to their caseload, providing all necessary services and referral services. The counselor is responsible for getting authorization for each client as needed in NJ SAMS.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
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LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CADC, LSW or LAC. Annual CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer. American Heart Association BLS (BLS HCP) and HSFA required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
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EXPERIENCE: Knowledgeable in addiction terminology required. Ability to multitask required. Excellent time management skills required.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, reading, seeing, speaking, sitting, standing and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with such equipment as a computer terminal, fax machine, copier and telephone.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
AtlantiCare is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.