Counselor

Purpose Statement

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

Essential Functions

• 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 plan 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 is 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.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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.

Additional Regulatory Requirements

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

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual direct‑care staff members to enhance communications skills with patients.

Benefits

• Full‑time position with benefits.
• Sign‑on bonus included: $3,000 sign‑on bonus paid out over a year.