Substance Abuse Counselor - Galax or Hillsville
Substance Abuse Counselor - Galax or Hillsville
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Job Description
At Life Center of Galax we specialize in helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize longterm 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:
SignOn Bonus of $10000k fulltime for fully LPC LMFT LCSW LCP or fully CSAC or $5000k for parttime 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
