Transitional Coordinator-Counselor

Transitional Living Coordinator

Transitional Living Coordinator

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field and one year experience and/or training in issues specific to treatment of adults with addiction or co-occurring disorders;
Licensure or eligibility for State of Tennessee Licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor OR three years equivalent education and experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor.

Direct supervision of TL counselors and general oversight of the TL program. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for all other clinical staff positions. Coordinates activities with treatment consultants and agency staff while ensuring implementation of consultant treatment providers.

Provide individual and group counseling and related casework duties to adults with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders; provide other treatment and recovery support services; participate as a member of the clinical staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating program services; perform other related duties as required.

• Provide oversight for the daily operations of TL treatment programs. Provide assessments, direct care and treatment as needed.
• Responsible for TL clinical staff development, providing clinical supervision to all clinical staff members weekly in group settings and individually, as needed. Assess and participate in staff education activities and provide consultation to program personnel.
• Provide administrative supervision for TL counselors; assure effective practice of agency policy in hiring, training, scheduling and performance appraisals of these staff via coordination with appropriate direct supervisory personnel.
• Provide individual and group counseling to caseload of adults with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders.
• Consult, coordinate with, and support the Clinical Director in programming, recruitment, hiring and training of staff.
• Provide related program components including lectures, focused group sessions, and other treatment/recovery support services, as scheduled.
• Complete clinical assessments, treatment plans, discharge and aftercare plans, discharge summaries, and all other related chart documentation within time frames required by agency standards (See Client Record Requirements).
• Ensure that all attendant paperwork and/or electronic record entries associated with treatment activities (Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, ASAM Reviews, etc.) are completed within established time frames and in accordance with agency standards.
• Maintain progress notes and all chart documentation in a manner that is behavioral and concise, and relates to individual client needs and treatment plans (See Criteria for Effective Documentation).
• Report all caseload admissions, transfers, and discharges to the electronic records keeping system in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision; submit all casework materials for general and selected review and discussion with clinical supervisor. Seek consultation from clinical supervisor or, in his/her absence, other treatment staff whenever clinical crises or issues arise that require immediate intervention or resolution.
• Provide verbal feedback and appropriate chart documentation regarding any significant observations, interactions or interventions with clients having other primary counselors.
• Participate in clinical and administrative staff meetings.
• Participate in quality assurance and utilization review committees and studies.
• Initiate referral for further professional evaluation or testing via clinical supervisor as indicated by individual client needs.
• Participate in case conferences, provide feedback and/or reports to referring agencies or other professionals in accord with referral protocol and confidentiality standards.
• Provide client referrals for vocational, employment, and other support/resource services, as needed, to achieve individual treatment plan goals.
• Participate in training, professional development and affiliation in accord with agency goals and mission.