Residential Counselor

Sierra Tucson • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Tucson, a renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a full time Residential Counselor to work at our beautiful campus at the base of the Catalina Mountains, located at 39580 S. Lago Del Oro Parkway Tucson, AZ 85739. This role provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university required.
• Two or more years’ experience in counseling field is required.
• Master's degree in social or health services field required.
• One or more years’ professional work experience.
• 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.
• Complete or ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years’ experience in the counseling field; preferred.

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 assessment for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plan 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 patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs 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

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Optional long term disability insurance
• 401k with Company match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level