• Job Description

  Req#: 71879

  Overview

  Salary: $55,000.00 YR

  $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

  Provisional licensure accepted! Excellent opportunity to gain licensure hours!

  PURPOSE STATEMENT:

  Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

  Responsibilities

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
  • Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
  • Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
  • Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
  • Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
  • Provide crisis intervention to patient as needed.
  • Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
  • Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
  • Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

  OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

  Qualifications

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required and four or more years’ experience in counseling field required OR; Bachelor's degree in other field required
  • Six or more years’ experience in the counseling field required OR;
  • Master's degree in social or health services field required and
  • Two or more years’ experience in the counseling field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

  LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

  ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

  Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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