Counselor | Sioux Falls

About the role

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems at Keystone Treatment Center, a 126-bed inpatient facility located in Canton, SD.

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, patients, and insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Perform case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are required.
• 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

• 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.

ACT or CAC certification preferred.

Schedule

• Monday - Wednesday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
• Thursday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm