Drug and Alcohol Counselor

$40,000 - $50,000/Yr

Acadia Healthcare - York, PA

posted 24 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
York, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

White Deer Run of York is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join their team. This full-time position offers a salary range of $40,000 to $50,000, along with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The counselor will provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, and other behavioral problems. The White Deer Run Treatment Network operates seven centers throughout Pennsylvania, offering a variety of treatment services for chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
  • May 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.
  • Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
  • Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
  • 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 needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field required and one or more years' professional work experience or High School Equivalent.
  • Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • Complete or ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

Benefits

  • $2,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Full-time opportunity
  • Salary range of $40,000 - $50,000
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