Addiction Counselor PRN

Geisinger • Waverly, PA

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About The Position

Per Diem; REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree and 1-year related experience Job Duties: Functions as primary care manager at all levels of counseling care as needed, providing chemical dependency services to patients and their families in accordance with established policies and professional standards. Responsible for carrying out all relevant charting requirements. Facilitating group therapy, individual and family therapy. Presents educational lectures to patients and family members. Coordinates case management responsibilities with outside agencies and coordinate discharge planning. Observes all applicable facility policies and procedures. Coordinates treatment planning process through the multidisciplinary team. Participates in department quality improvement activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree-Social Sciences (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)
• Assessment And Diagnosis
• Patients Rights
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree-Social Sciences (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Functions as primary care manager at all levels of counseling care as needed, providing chemical dependency services to patients and their families in accordance with established policies and professional standards.
• Responsible for carrying out all relevant charting requirements.
• Facilitating group therapy, individual and family therapy.
• Presents educational lectures to patients and family members.
• Coordinates case management responsibilities with outside agencies and coordinate discharge planning.
• Observes all applicable facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinates treatment planning process through the multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
• We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees