Counselor

Huntington Creek Recovery Center•Union Township, PA

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 conducts and co-facilitates group and family sessions under supervision, supports behavior modification, and may perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and plan aftercare for assigned patients. The Counselor maintains timely, clear, and concise documentation and may provide crisis intervention, case management, and referrals, as well as serve as a liaison among patients, referral sources, and insurance carriers. The position requires a positive, empathetic, and professional approach to customers, with patient safety treated as a priority. Other duties may be assigned as circumstances require.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field.
First aid, which 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 an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Complete documentation regarding 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 act as a liaison 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.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.