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Amergis Licensed Addiction Counselor - $64/hour in Tiptonville, Tennessee
The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drugand alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and grouptherapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs.The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assistswith behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmentaland learning disabilities, substance use, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides addiction-related health and psychosocialassessments
Assists with analyzing of patient/client health needs andestablishes applicable treatment programs
Provides individual and group treatment/therapy
Consults unit staff in regard to diagnosis and treatmentplanning when appropriate
Provides crisis intervention to align with clinicalstandards and programming
Assigns patients/clients to special programs /or placementsto meet health needs and/or legal requirements
Provides proper clinical documentation per facilitypolicy
Communicates to advise, clinical staff on treatment planningand patient/client goals
Helps family members understand their role in the recoveryprocess and assists with coping and family-related issues
Modifies treatment programs as necessary based offobservations
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work orpublic health required
Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abusecounseling in the state of assignment required
Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to includebehavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinicalmanagement of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issuespreferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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