Supervisor - Substance Use Disorder Counselor - LCPC/LCSW

The LCSW/LCPCcollaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide input in thedevelopment of the plan of care for those patients requiring social workintervention.  The LCSW/LCPC providesmedically necessary intervention to patients who have social or emotionalproblems that are, or are expected to be, impediment(s) to the effectivetreatment of the medical condition and/or rate of recovery.

Position Details:

• Position: Site Manager
• Licensure accepted:  LCSW or LCPC
• Setting: Residential / Halfway House
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 8a-4p or 9a-5p

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

• Plan and conduct activities and counsel clients on an individual and group basis. 
• Perform independent and advanced work with clients within the program. 
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the full continuum of care. 
• Responsible for oversight of the residential houses and supervision of the staff and operations.
• Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. 
• Work is reviewed by the Clinical Director through an evaluation of the completion of assignments as well as individual and group supervision.
• Keep records such as bio-psychosocial   assessments, evaluation and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
• Coordinate collection of urine samples ensuring that all protocols and chain of custody guidelines are followed.
• Work with social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts and gatekeepers in carrying out tasks of persons with chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.
• Provide, facilitate and supervise individual and group counseling in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist them in utilizing these resources.
• Prepare treatment plans and histories; write letters, make reports and maintain documentation on client treatment records.
• Encourage, reassure and give needed support; recommend educational and occupational training and/or possibilities for placement.
• Provide assessments and evaluations based on appropriate criteria.
• Attend, participate and when necessary, help facilitate special events such as retreats, trips, workshops, etc.
• Responsible for full client caseload
• Attend, participate and when necessary, help facilitate all staff meetings.
• Support and demonstrate adherence to Tuerk House Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
• Interview residents for admission or referral
• Monitor all city, state, and federal regulations for half-way houses to ensure compliance.
• Continue special training in areas designated by supervisor.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
• All other duties as described in the job description or as assigned

Next Steps:

• For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com