Counselor | Sioux Falls, SD | Out Patient Services

Acadia Healthcare•Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Overview We are looking to add a compassionate Addiction Counselor to our amazing Keystone team! Keystone Treatment Center is a 126 Bed Treatment Center providing services to adults on an inpatient basis. Keystone is located in Canton SD, just a short drive from Sioux Falls, SD. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems. Responsibilities WHO ARE WE Established in 1973, Keystone Treatment Center has excelled in providing comprehensive individualized care for individuals who are suffering with Chemical Dependency, Compulsive Gambling and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions. We are a nationally recognized and respected treatment center that offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment in an atmosphere of Trust, Honesty and Responsibility . Keystone is proud to offer a full continuum of recovery services including Assessments, Medical Detoxification, Rehabilitation, and Continuing care. Services are grounded in the 12 Steps of Recovery and a number of evidenced based therapeutic interventions that are designed to meet the unique needs of the patients who are entrusted in our care. BENEFITS Keystone Treatment Center provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include: Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends) 8 Paid Holidays and 24 Hours of Personal Time Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial Services and more) Licensure reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Program Excellent training program Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities SHIFTS AND HOURS We have a full-time day position available. Scheduled Shifts are 8 Hours / Day per week with shift differentials available ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required. · Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors. · May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients. · May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient. · Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. · May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients. · Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. · May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. · May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested. · May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care. · Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred. · Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility. · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: · Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #KEYTC

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends)
8 Paid Holidays and 24 Hours of Personal Time
Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan
Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial Services and more)
Licensure reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Excellent training program
Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.
Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities