Counselor - Women's Unit

Acadia•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor provides treatment and support to assist patients in recovery from substance use, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. The role is based in the Women's Unit at the facility in Canton, serving the Sioux Falls and Canton area. The counselor works under supervision as applicable and supports individualized, quality patient care through counseling, assessment, documentation, crisis intervention, and coordination with referral sources and other programs. The position also requires ongoing education and training in accordance with applicable state and accrediting-body requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in counseling field instruction, an internship, or a similar practicum through an education or certification process required.
CAC or LAC required.
Counseling licensure or certification required as applicable in the state where the facility operates, or state license or certification eligibility within the timeframe designated by the facility.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Completion of ongoing education and training as required by the applicable state and accrediting body.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field preferred.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled group and/or family sessions under supervision and document them as required.
Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
May conduct initial and follow-up patient assessments.
May prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
Complete documentation related to patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
May plan aftercare for assigned patients.
May liaise with insurance carriers as requested.
May provide case management duties to ensure individualized quality care.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.