Counselor III

Acadia Healthcare•Ball Ground, GA

About The Position

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in recovering from addictions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, and other behavioral problems. The Counselor conducts counseling and assessment, develops individualized treatment plans, coordinates referrals and aftercare, provides case management and crisis intervention, and maintains timely, clear patient-care documentation. The role may also assist in training new clinical staff and interns.

Requirements

Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.
Complete ongoing education and training as required by the state and applicable accrediting body.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, or family counseling sessions as scheduled 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 in a timely and clear, concise manner.
Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
Provide case management to 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, and acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Recognize and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.