Substance Use Counselor

Bowling Green Inn of Brandywine•East Marlborough Township, PA

About The Position

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems. Through the decades, our treatment methods have evolved as we have developed and adopted new standards for research-based and evidence-supported best practices. But from the day we accepted our first resident, one constant has remained unchanged: We are committed to establishing and maintaining a premier treatment environment in which men and women can receive the care they need in an atmosphere of serenity, security, dignity, and respect. Treatment at Bowling Green is based on the belief that chemical dependency is a highly treatable issue that can be arrested through an approach that employs medical, pharmacological, clinical, behavioral, and 12-Step interventions.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
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.
Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
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.
May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
May 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 need 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.