Description

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• 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.

• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent with four or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment

• OR Associates Degree in a human service field with two or more years’ experience in a behavioral health environment 

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). 

• Teamwork and excellent customer service

• Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED:

• Two or more years’ experience with the population of the facility

• Certification or willingness to pursue certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor

• Knowledge of 12-step recovery programs.

BENEFITS

• BC/BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment)

• Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)

• VSP Vision Insurance

• Paid life and AD&D insurance

• 401k with a matching contribution

• Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick

• Personal/Holiday time

• Short term and Long term disability

• Free onsite employee fitness center

• Free meals

• Employee Discount program

• Employee Fun events

• Annual Performance Review and Merit Increase Review

• Professional Certification and Licensure supervision program (based on availability)

• Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/ field of certification and licensure)

Ranked by Newsweek in 2023 as #3 in North Carolina for Addiction Treatment Centers, Wilmington Treatment Center is North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Leadership: Advanced

• Customer Focus: Expert

Behaviors

Required

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

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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

Education

Required

• High School/GED or better

Preferred

• Associates or better in Counseling

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Behavioral Health Environment with Associates

• 4 years: Behavioral Health Environment with High School Diploma/GED

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)