Counselor Assistant (Full-Time)

Pyramid Healthcare•Hammonton, NJ

21d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Summary: Pyramid Healthcare’s Detox and Residential Treatment Center in Hammonton, NJ offers a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to help men and women achieve long-term recovery. Our evidence-based treatment includes group therapy, individual counseling, and elective groups, all designed to support a smooth transition to a sober lifestyle. We prioritize easy access to care by striving for same-day admissions for withdrawal management and residential treatment. The role is responsible for facilitating clinical support services for the program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with the philosophy of the program.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field) or other related field.
Or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field) or other related field.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop resident treatment planning goals through contact with clients, family, colleagues, and other staff.
Evaluate and address behavioral and emotional needs of clients.
Complete level of care assessments in a timely manner with the client.
Refer clients to the next appropriate aftercare upon completion of treatment.
Perform individual and process group therapy sessions, including preparing materials for sessions.
Communicate with referral sources and company representatives.
Participate in community meetings with clients.
Complete family sessions as necessary.
Receive phone calls from support staff as necessary regarding client behavioral and emotional needs.
Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention.
Other duties as assigned.