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    Substance Abuse Counselor - Galax, United States - Acadia Healthcare

    Acadia Healthcare
    Acadia Healthcare Galax, United States

    Found in: MyJobHelper US C2 - 1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    At Life Center of Galax 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
    -Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance -Delta Dental insurance
    -NVA vision insurance -Lincoln Financial 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.