Counselor III

About the role

Responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling. Conduct clinical assessments for new patients and on-going required assessments. Counselor III will demonstrate expertise in therapeutic interventions, treatment modalities and utilize evidence based practices. Counselor III will participate in Treatment team and provide service coordination as needed for patients. Counselor III will advocate and communicate with the Utiliziation Review department on all aspects of patient care.

Must be available to work this schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (1p to 9p) and Wednesday and Friday (8a to 500p).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
• Initiate and provide family counseling services.
• Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned by clinical manager.
• Provides clinical supervision to assigned interns.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
• Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
• Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
• Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate dependability and adaptability.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abside by the standards of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2.
• Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
• Intervenes in crisis to deescalates situation and resolves crises, using events as entries into therapeutic processes for patient.
• Diagnose substance use disorder and/or other co-occurring psychiatric disorders within scope of practice.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences required (social work, counseling or psychology).
• Unrestricted license to practice in the State of employment (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, etc.).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
• Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Counseling experience with adults, an understanding of psychotropic medications and symptoms and effects.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Google workspace.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Education/Experience

• Education: Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences required (social work, counseling or psychology).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Must have SUDS experience.
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Counseling experience with adults, an understanding of psychotropic medications and symptoms and effects.

Skills

• Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Google workspace.

Benefits

• Company matching 401K.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (1p to 9p) and Wednesday and Friday (8a to 500p)

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.