What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor position at Cove Forge Behavioral Health?
Overview:
Make a Difference at Cove Forge Behavioral Health
Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and behavioral health challenges? Join Cove Forge Behavioral Health System, a trusted leader in recovery for over 30 years, as a Substance Use Counselor and play a vital role in transforming lives.
What You'll Do
- Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders, or other behavioral health concerns.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans.
- Empower clients to achieve long-term sobriety and wellness.
What We Offer
- Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
- Starting Salary: $40,000
- Comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.
About Cove Forge
Located in the serene woods and mountains of Williamsburg, PA, Cove Forge Behavioral Health System is a residential treatment center for adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. For more than three decades, we've helped individuals achieve lifelong sobriety through compassionate, evidence-based care.
We are committed to:
- Clinical Excellence
- Integrity
- Open Communication
- Teamwork
- Mutual Respect
- Passion for Helping Others
At Cove Forge, you'll join a team that embodies these values every day—both in our work and in the lives we change.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.
- Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- 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.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Salary : $40,000