What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Bio-med Behavioral Health Services?
- Project the ethical values, mission and vision of Bio-Med by providing quality clinical therapy to the patient population.
- Working with patients, utilize motivational interviewing and person-centered planning to develop comprehensive treatment goals and objectives; Provide a total systems approach to treatment by encouraging participation from the patient, their families and other stakeholders.
- Provide clinical services to patients by developing biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans, daily progress notes and 60-day treatment plan reviews.
- Encourage and enable patients to achieve their treatment goals with the resources we have available in-house and/or outside our organization.
- Provide crisis intervention and monitor ongoing patient adherence to their treatment plans and program expectations.
- Develop appropriate discharge, aftercare and transition plans with support outside the organization for continuity of care.
- Facilitate groups, didactic and initial assessments.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions with patients on a basis determined by their treatment plan.
- Complete authorizations and re-authorizations of funded patients with continuous open communications with funding sources.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Degree
- LMSW, LLMSW, LPC or LLPC.
- Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor certification (CADC, CAADC, CAADC-R) or an active 3-year Development Plan or the ability to immediately apply for a development plan to obtain the appropriate credentials.
- Minimum one-year experience preferred.
- Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (optional)
Salary : $24 - $38