Residential Counselor

About the role

Sierra Tucson, a renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor to join our team at our beautiful campus at the base of the Catalina Mountains, located at 39580 S. Lago Del Oro Parkway, Tucson, AZ 85739.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May 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.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Aid in modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Perform case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university required.
• Two or more years' experience in counseling field is required; four or more years' experience in the counseling field is preferred.
• Master's degree in social or health services field required.
• One or more years' professional work experience.
• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university required.
• Two or more years' experience in counseling field is required; four or more years' experience in the counseling field is preferred.
• Master's degree in social or health services field required.
• One or more years' professional work experience.

Skills

• Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers.
• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of substance use, eating disorders, and other behavioral problems.
• Ability to modify problem behaviors and provide crisis intervention.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.

Benefits

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance.
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Optional long-term disability insurance.
• 401k with Company match.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Employee Discount Program.
• Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays.
• Professional development reimbursement.

Pay

Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Needs to be able to work one weekend day. Typically 4 10-hour days: Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday.