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JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN CHEMICAL AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR!

***SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1500.00 FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND $500.00 FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES.

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

The Chemical and Alcohol Dependency Counselor is responsible for providing direct patient care, in compliance with The Joint Commission and CMS standards of care and for patients under circumstances of chemical dependency, substance abuse or addictions. Performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, completing specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.
• Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel file.
• Document findings in Dual Diagnosis portion of integrated assessment within 72 hours of admission.
• Document updates when there are significant changes in patient condition or readmission in the last 30 days.
• Ensure treatment plans include specific measurable goals/objectives/interventions and defining actions unique to each patient's needs and personal goals.
• Represent the facility at legal hearings as requested, submits paperwork for legal holds in a timely fashion, act as liaison with conservator’s office.
• Assess and identify psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case finding mechanisms.
• Participate in completion of Discharge Instruction Form(s) and documents notes on an ongoing basis.
• Assigns and directs other personnel in the implementation of the nursing care plans and verifies this care through direct observation and review of the chart.

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Qualifications

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred. MSW, APC, LPC and LCSW preferred.

Experience: Experience and expertise in dual diagnosis, 12-step programs and substance abuse, experience in psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.

License: Must be in process of obtaining substance abuse license/certificate as dictated by the State of Georgia or equivalent, also Master’s License in Social Work or Counseling preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR/First Aid and CPI Training. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. 

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site one free meal per day
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What sets us apart:

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

Compensation:

This is a Full Time role and the expected compensation range is $42,000.00 to $54,000.00, plus sign-on bonus of $1500.00 for Full Time and $500.00 for Part time. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our CADC Counselor!

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Welcome to Ridgeview Institute Smyrna (RIS), a premier healthcare provider in Smyrna, GA, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. Located in Smyrna, GA, RIS offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

At RIS, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

To learn more about RIS, visit us at: https://www.ridgeviewsmyrna.com/

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

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