Counselor 1 Lehigh Center

Lehigh Center for Recovery located at 1620 Riverside Drive in Bethlehem PA is seeking a qualified Full-Time Counselor to join our dedicated team! If youre passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use challenges and build a path toward lasting recovery we encourage you to apply.

Purpose Statement:
Provide counseling treatment and support services to help patients recover from substance use and other behavioral health disorders while promoting long-term recovery wellness and personal growth.

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Associates required. Bachelors 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 toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividualscharacteristicsprotected byapplicable statefederalandlocallaws.

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