Counselor $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

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

About the role

Our premier treatment center is seeking a dependable and motivated Full-Time Residential Counselor (Behavioral Therapist) to provide direct support to individuals on their journey towards recovery and improved mental 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 the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $3,000

Pay

$19.26 - $28.89 hourly, dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• 4-day workweek (4 x 10-hour shifts: Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday).
• Must be able to work one weekend day.