Counselor 3 - Sober Living House

Acadia•Salem, VA

3d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Counselor 3 provides treatment and support to help patients recover from substance use, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. The role conducts counseling and assessments, develops treatment plans, coordinates referrals and aftercare, provides crisis intervention and case management, and completes patient-care documentation. Counselors may also help train new clinical staff and interns. The position requires counseling licensure or certification as applicable to the state, along with required CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training for the latter is available upon hire. First aid may also be required depending on state or facility. Ongoing education and training must be completed as required by the state and applicable accrediting body.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field and at least four years of counseling experience; OR a bachelor's degree in another field and at least six years of counseling experience; OR a master's degree in a social or health services field and at least two years of counseling experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Counseling licensure or certification as required by the state in which the facility operates.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Complete ongoing education and training as required by the state and applicable accrediting body.
Meet applicable criminal-history and hiring criteria for the licensed facility.

Nice To Haves

First aid, if required based on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled individual, group, or family counseling sessions and document them as required.
Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Conduct initial and follow-up patient assessments.
Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents promptly and clearly.
Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
Provide case management and ensure individualized, quality patient care.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns by providing direction and clinical guidance.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet needs or complaints, while prioritizing patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.