Concern Housing is seeking a Medication Counselor to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of client medications and assisting staff in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well as assisting in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the clients.
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday; 4pm – 12am | location: East Patchogue, NY | Salary: $45,000/yr
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Supervises medication and completes medication counts with evening and overnight staff as needed (daily for controlled substance, weekly for all other medications). Reports discrepancies immediately to supervisor; completes all corresponding documentation
-Provides wellness self-management education to residents to assist with independence in self-medication management.
-Provides direct care services to clients.
-Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients’ progress.
-Monitors the site, coordinates and participates in house activities such as preparation of meals, chore activities, recreational activities, safety checks etc.
-Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned.
-Performs unit inspections, assists residents with upkeep and cleanliness of individual units
-Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
-Other duties, as assigned by Program Director/ Supervisor.
Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience in a Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other mental health discipline.