Evening Counselor Addiction Recovery

Overview

**This position is for an evening into overnight counselor**

Tues, Wed and Thurs 2pm-2:30am

Pay Scale: $24.50-$32.93 

Must be CSAC-S eligible or hold a CSAC License. 

We have FUN at work!

• Monthly drawings
• Monthly events
• Monthly snacks/treats
• Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats
• Spirit Weeks and more!

Career Advancement Opportunities Available!

Benefits

Full Time

• Medical (three tiers)
• Dental
• Vision
• STD (employer paid)
• LTD
• Life Insurance (employer paid)
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 eight-hour Vacation Days
• 24 hours Personal Time
• 6 eight-hour Sick Days
• 6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days
• Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!)
• 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays

Criminal History

We’re licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, which means we follow their standards for criminal history and hiring criteria. If you have a criminal history, please review the barrier crimes to ensure that you’re eligible for employment at our facility.

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Attachment-2-Barrier-Crimes-01_23.pdf

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

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.

MTRGS