Substance Use Counselor - Hillsville

Acadia Healthcare • Galax, VA

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About The Position

Come join our team as a Counselor, at Life Center of Galax-Hillsville! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you! PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide treatment and support to assist patient in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems. Must have CSAC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or CSAC Supervision. Day and evening shifts available. At Life Center of Galax - Hillsville we specialize in helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize long-term recovery from substance use disorders. We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis. Excellent benefits package: -Sign-On Bonus of $10,000k full-time for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC or $5,000k for part-time with benefits for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC -Company matching 401k -Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Disability and life insurance -Paid vacation, sick, and extended sick time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field require d and Six or more years ' experience in counseling field required ; OR B achelor 's degree in other field and Eight or more ye ars ’ experience in the counseling field; OR M aster's degree in social or healt h services field and Four or more years' experience in the counseling field required .
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates .
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions as scheduled and document as required.
• Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Provide counseling services to families of patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• 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

• Sign-On Bonus of $10,000k full-time for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC or $5,000k for part-time with benefits for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC
• Company matching 401k
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and extended sick time

What This Job Offers

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