Addictions Counselor

Geisinger • Waverly, PA

13d

About The Position

Full Time Days 8am - 4:30pm; REQUIRES: Bachelor's Degree AND One year related experience; previous addiction treatment experience strongly preferred 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

• previous addiction treatment experience strongly 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

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level