Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Counselor I Overnight in Salem, Virginia
Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Provide treatment and support to patient in recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Insure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
Provide crisis intervention to patient, 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 patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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.
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.
First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to competency for specific duties.
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.
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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)