Behavioral Health Counselor

American Addiction Centers • High Point, NC

1d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assessments for patients suffering from chemical dependency and/or psychiatric illness. Document patients' clinical needs and interventions. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides individual/family or group counseling, assessment, intervention, and documentation of the clinical needs of Behavioral Health patients. Coordinates hospital discharges and patient aftercare plans.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required
• Licensed in Social Work or Counseling in the State of North Carolina (LCSW, LCMHC, or LCAS)
• Broad knowledge base of DSM IV diagnoses and treatment modalities required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of developmental stages of people from age six years to greater than 65 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents an accurate clinical assessment which concludes with the identification of key findings that support the need for treatment and the level of care placement.
• Quickly assesses patient's needs, verbally confirms these, and clearly communicates benefits of appropriate treatment program.
• Determines the severity of the patient's psychosocial stressors and level of functioning by utilizing GAF Scales.
• Responds quickly and with empathy to all assessments or requests for program/treatment information.
• Determines when to consult with a physician/ psychiatrist re: the assessment findings and disposition.
• Involves family members by providing education regarding treatment and aftercare support including intervention assistance through appropriate referrals.
• Works with family members in ways that help them recognize their own dynamics of co-dependency and denial which contribute to enabling/exacerbating the patient's drinking/using behaviors/ psychiatric symptoms.
• Obtains a family history from a family member which corroborates the patient's substance abuse history/psychiatric symptoms and identifies the family member's own recovery needs.
• Facilitates each admission by obtaining the physician's authorization according to the physician assignment procedure.
• Completes all pre-admission financial/insurance verifications in accordance with Hospital Admitting Department policies and procedures.
• Determines financial viability for treatment with the assistance of the admissions personnel.
• Maintains knowledge of hospital payment policies and practice to include third party payor reimbursement practices, Medicaid, and Medicare reimbursement requirements.
• Consistently provides direction and information to patients, physicians, families, visitors and staff in a concise, informative, positive and courteous manner.
• Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviors that meet or exceed hospital's standards when interacting with customers.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients/family members.
• Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers.
• Attends and participates in required department and hospital meetings and in-inservices.
• Makes efficacious referrals to community resources for on-going treatment of patients and family members.
• Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.
• Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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