What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor - Recovery position at Anabranch Recovery Center?
Mental Health Counselor - Recovery | Anabranch Recovery Center | Terre Haute, Indiana
The Counselor provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
About the Job:
**NEW SIGN ON BONUS - UP TO $20,000.00 for full licensed.The Counselor provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Roles and Responsibilities:
**NEW SIGN ON BONUS - UP TO $20k for fully licensed.
Education/Experience:
- Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 4 years exp in counseling field;
- Licensure or certification for counseling required by the state (CADAC, LCSW, LSW, LAC, LCAC)
- CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
What we will provide:
- Competitive compensation
- Challenging and rewarding work
- Career development opportunities
- Education assistance
- FREE Discount and EAP programs!
- Employee referral program
- Sign on bonus of up to $20,000 depending on licensure.
- Benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid time off, and more beginning at 30 days! (PTO accrual begins at Day 1)
What you will do:
- Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
- Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
- Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
- Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
- Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
- Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
- Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
- Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
- Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
- Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
- Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
- Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
- Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.
- Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
