Lead IOP Counselor - Pantops

Job DetailsJob Location: Charlottesville, VA 22911ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment of those addicted to opiates. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient services through medication-assisted treatment.

Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Lead IOP Counselor to join our team!

ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

Competitive Wages
Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth 
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
401k Retirement With Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
And More!

Employee Perks Program

Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
Tuition Reimbursement
In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
Verizon Wireless Discount

Position Description

The Lead IOP Counselor is responsible for assisting the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director in ensuring the clinical and administrative services are provided for IOP patients and their families. This is a senior position requiring the individual to serve as a working role model for other counselors. The Lead IOP Counselor will adhere to the vision and mission of the Company. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Complies with all ARS policies and procedures and responds to supervision.
Maintains IOP patients on caseload. May have minimal MAT patients depending on IOP census.
Assists Clinical Supervisor in auditing new IOP admission charts for both Day and evening programs as applicable, ensuring incoming patients have a complete bio psychosocial assessment, a preauthorization, ASAM LOC 2.1 Screening, and updated status, tag and program according to the timeline in the ARS policy manual.
Complies with State/Federal or Certification/Licensure training requirements. 
Under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, oversees other IOP Counselors and Counselor Interns to assure timely completion of work and adherence to program policies and procedures, which includes reviewing their weekly patient documentation for IOP. 
Under the guidance of the clinical supervisor, provides new hire orientation for IOP Counselors and IOP Counselor Interns.
In coordination with the Clinical Supervisor, supports and co-facilitates weekly or monthly clinical supervision for the IOP program through documentation of assessment of professional competencies, clinical skills and recommendations through weekly meetings and direct and periodic observation. 
Coordinates and Completes peer reviews with all IOP counselors.
Participates in emergency on-call rotation as needed. 
Assists with handling intake and inquiry calls. 
Attend required managers, clinical and treatment team meetings on a weekly basis to allow consultations of current caseload. 
Assist in training and supervision of IOP interns. 
Assist in the preparation and presentation of on-site trainings related to IOP. 
Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies. 

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling or human services
Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience, 1 of which was in a substance abuse environment. 
Must be licensed or certified by the applicable state.
Proficient in the use of personal computers