Counselor 1

Acadia•Ball Ground, GA

About The Position

The Counselor provides treatment and support to help patients recover from substance use, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. The role conducts or co-facilitates group and family sessions under supervision, supports patient behavior change, and may perform assessments, develop individual treatment plans, provide case management, and plan aftercare. The Counselor may coordinate with referral sources and insurance carriers, provide crisis intervention, and determine whether patients need referrals to other programs or facilities. The role also ensures timely, clear, and concise documentation of patient care, treatment, and incidents; maintains a positive, empathetic, and professional approach; and treats patient safety as a priority. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in counseling field instruction, an internship, or a similar practicum through an education or 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 and applicable accrediting body.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field.
First aid, where required by the 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.
Perform initial and follow-up patient assessments, as assigned.
Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients, as needed.
Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
Liaise between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned patients, as needed.
Liaise with insurance carriers, as requested.
Provide case management to ensure individualized quality care.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are appropriate.
Maintain 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.