Substance Use Counselor IV

Acadia•Burns, TN

14d

About The Position

Mirror Lake Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Substance Use Counselor IV to provide advanced clinical services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The position includes assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and crisis support. It also provides leadership within the counseling team through mentoring junior staff and contributing to program development. The counselor works collaboratively with patients, tailoring treatment options and methodologies to their strengths, needs, and goals. The role includes coordinating care with families, referral sources, insurance carriers, and other programs or facilities as needed, as well as planning aftercare and maintaining timely, clear documentation. The position requires a relevant degree and counseling experience, with the required combination depending on the degree field and level. State-required counseling licensure or certification is required. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are also required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility. First aid may be required depending on the state or facility. Ongoing education and training must be completed as required by the state and applicable accrediting body.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a social or health services field and six or more years of counseling experience; OR a bachelor's degree in another field and eight or more years of counseling experience; OR a master's degree in a social or health services field and four or more years of counseling experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Counseling licensure or certification as required by the state in which the facility operates.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Completion of ongoing education and training required by the state and applicable accrediting body.
Strong understanding of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders.
Excellent communication, documentation, and crisis-management skills.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required based on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual counseling sessions and scheduled group or family sessions, documenting services as required.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Complete initial and follow-up patient assessments.
Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
Provide counseling services to patients' families.
Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
Liaise with insurance carriers as requested.
Provide case management and ensure individualized quality care.
Assist with training new clinical staff and interns, as needed.
Coordinate activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel and provide direction and clinical guidance, as needed.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met, prioritizing patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.