About this opportunity
Acadia Healthcare lists this Addiction Recovery Counselor opportunity in salem, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Licensed or licensed eligible preferred.
Must have a Bachelors, CSAC eligibility required.
Pay Scale: hr
We have FUN at work!
Monthly drawings
Monthly events
Monthly snacks/treats
Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats
Spirit Weeks and more!
Career Advancement Opportunities Available!
Benefits
Full Time Medical (three tiers)
Dental
Vision
STD (employer paid)
LTD
Life Insurance (employer paid)
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
10 eight-hour Vacation Days
24 hours Personal Time
6 eight-hour Sick Days
6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days
Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!)
1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays
Criminal History
We're licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, which means we follow their standards for criminal history and hiring criteria. If you have a criminal history, please review the barrier crimes to ensure that you're eligible for employment at our facility.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
Provide crisis intervention to patient as needed.
Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required and four or more years' experience in counseling field required OR; Bachelor's degree in other field required
Six or more years' experience in the counseling field required OR;
Master's degree in social or health services field required and
Two or more years' experience in the counseling field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Licensure or certification for counseling, as 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.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
MTRGS
Worksite address
salem, VA, 24155, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.