Addictions Counselor - Flex

Geisinger • Waverly, PA

3d

About The Position

Flex/PRN, typically evenings; REQUIRES: Bachelor's Degree AND at least 1-year of related experience. This role is focused on providing treatment and supporting clinicians who are actively engaged in the recovery process.

Requirements

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

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level