Substance Use Counselor - Hillsville

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required and 

​Six or more years' experience in counseling field required; OR 

• ​Bachelor's degree in other field required and 

​Eight or more years’ experience in the counseling field; OR 

• ​Master's degree in social or health services field required and 

​Four or more years' experience in the counseling field required.  Degree must be from an accredited college or university. 

​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:  

• ​Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates. 
• ​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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