Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Summary

Provides support to staff and participants & their dependent children in a residential substance abuse facility as needed, which includes assisting with groups, completing paperwork, cleaning rooms/areas and purchasing necessary items. 

Essential Functions

• Transports participants to and from scheduled appointments
• Contributes observations for progress notes; assists and completes paperwork for various duties
• Maintains contact with participants as required to coordinate activities on unit
• Participates in recreational activities and assures safety for staff and high-risk participant population
• Assists team members with approved interventions as needed to ensure safety of participants
• Checks packages and bags with personal belongings if participant leaves without counselor approval
• Monitors living areas, mail leaving the facility, meals and kitchen duties, medication management and Urinalysis (UA’s) as needed
• Acts as a positive role model when caring for children as needed
• Participates in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs
• Transports to outside Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn Agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Performs other duties as assigned and is available to assist other programs as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Flexible and demonstrated patience and sensitivity to participant needs
• Must be able to work flexible hours/shifts
• Must have a valid OK Driver License, Auto Insurance and clean Motor Vehicle Record 
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS

This position is filled by Total Medical Personnel Staffing

All Red Rock BHS employees are required to be fully vaccinated, as per Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Standards, unless otherwise exempt.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.