Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Counselor in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree preferred
Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with six plus years' experience in counseling field;
OR Bachelor's degree in other field with eight plus years in the counseling field;
OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with four plus years' experience in counseling field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
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
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Customer Focus: Expert
Oral Communication: Advanced
Planning & Organizing: Advanced
Written Communication: Advanced
Safety Minded: Advanced
Communication: Expert
Attention to Detail: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Counseling
Preferred
- Masters or better in Human Services
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Cert Addictions Cnslr
Cert Adv Alc/Drg Ab Cnslr
Experience
Preferred
- 4 years: Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process
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)
