Counselor 1 - White Deer Run

White Deer Run, located at 1600 Mt. Zion Road, is seeking a Full-Time Counselor to join our dedicated team. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available.

About the role

Provide counseling, treatment, and support services to help patients overcome substance use disorders and other behavioral health challenges while promoting long-term recovery and wellness.

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.
• Perform initial assessments and follow-up assessments for patients.
• 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.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers at all times.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.