Withdraw Management Counselor / Therapist

Pyramid Healthcare•Dallas, PA

10d

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Summary: Responsible for facilitating all assessment services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program. Shift: Sunday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm Pay: $47,5000 - $50,000

Requirements

Must meet one of the following requirements:
1.) Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling
2.) Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC)
3. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling AND a CADC OR are working towards a CADC AND 2 years of counseling experience (group therapy/individual therapy/family therapy).

Responsibilities

Conducts screenings and level of care assessments, using clinical knowledge and skill level and communicate the process with clients.
Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients
Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the LOCA. Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable.
Facilitate admission process by communicating with appropriate clinical team member as required. Facilitates appropriate admissions to all levels of care.
Makes appropriate referrals to community providers and finds placement in appropriate setting for the client.
Completes assessment, admission, and other paperwork for clients to in a timely manner. Including but not limited to Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork.
Manage admission pre-certification with funding sources when applicable.
Collaborates with other team member, and departments as needed.
Expected to provide coverage for other clinical team members
Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
Conducts brief individual therapy to engage patient in treatment and documents appropriately.
Provides case management and linkage to alternate services if indicated.
Develops an initial treatment plan.
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Other duties as assigned.