Master's Level Drug & Alcohol/Lead Counselor $5,000 Sign On Bonus - Acadia Healthcare : Job Details

Description

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)