Counselor 1

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow-up assessments for patients.
• May prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social or health services field preferred.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• 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.
• Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.