What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Counselor (Residential) position at Sierra Tucson?
Overview:
SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday
Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
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.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a Full Time Counselor to work in our Residential Program working at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday
Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center:
Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Insurance
401k with Company match
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Employee Discount Program
Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement
*** Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications ***
Responsibilities:PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
- 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 plan for each assigned patient.
- Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
- 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, 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.
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Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required and four or more years’ experience in counseling field required OR; Bachelor's degree in other field required
- Six or more years’ experience in the counseling field required OR;
- Master's degree in social or health services field required and
- Two or more years’ experience in the 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.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.
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.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
