Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: Brightview Health
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

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Are you a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to contribute to our treatment team. If you excel in a dynamic counseling environment, possess a profound understanding of addiction therapy, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be crucial in shaping the future of our therapeutic programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking recovery. Apply now and become a key contributor to our mission of supporting individuals on their path to wellness!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CLINICAL CARE:
  • Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines.
  • Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
  • Conduct individual counselor sessions as appropriate to competency level.
  • TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING:
    • Assist with treatment planning.
    • Review progress towards treatment plan goals.
    • COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION:
      • Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
      • Ensure timely care delivery, meeting performance standards, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience.
      • Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
      • Carry and effectively manage a caseload of patients.
        • DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE:
          • Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
          • Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
          • Attend required meetings, including individual and group supervision, and quarterly in-service.
            Skills & Qualifications
            
            QUALIFICATIONS:
            • EXPERIENCE
              • Required: 1 year of experience in a relevant field
              • Preferred: 2 years of experience in a relevant field
                • EDUCATION:
                  • Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements, bachelor's degree
                    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
                    • REQUIRED: Active clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum e.g. CSAC-S, CSAC, Resident in Counseling, LCSW-S, LCSW, LPC
                      BENEFITS AND PERKS
                      • PTO (Paid Time Off)
                      • Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
                      • Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
                      • Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
                      • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
                      • Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field
                        We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.
                        
                        Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent? Apply now and be a key player in our success!
                        
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