Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/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).

· Negative Tuberculosis Test Required

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Written Communication: Novice

• Safety Minded: Novice

• Problem Solving: Novice

• Planning & Organizing: Novice

• Networking: Novice

• Innovation: Novice

• Customer Focus: Novice

• Computer - Word: Novice

• Communication: Novice

• Attention to Detail: Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Cert Alc Drug Counselor I

Preferred

• Cert Addictions Cnslr

• Cert Alc Drg Abs Cnsl Lv2

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)