Intensive Out-Patient Recovery Counselor - Charleston IOP

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About The Position

Intensive Out-Patient Recovery Counselor - Charleston IOP | Waypoint Recovery Center | North Charleston, South Carolina About the Job: Candidate must possess LMSW, LPC or LAC credentials. - Position is for Out-Patient Facility in North Charleston - Requires some evening hour rotation for evening groups scheduled from 5 pm to 7 pm EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 4+ years exp in counseling field; · OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 6+ years in the counseling field; · OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ year professional work experience. · Degree must be from an accredited college or university. Must have LMSW, LPC or LAC credential PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Counselor III provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 4+ years exp in counseling field
OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 6+ years in the counseling field
OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ year professional work experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Must have LMSW, LPC, or LAC credentials
Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Provides patient and family education relative to substance use disorder/psychiatric problems.
Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.
Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.