What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Counselor position at Staffosaurus?
About the Job
We are a Behavioral Health group specializing in substance use disorder and co-occurring issues. Our facility strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based treatment, medical staff, and licensed therapists.
Our mission is to help those that are struggling with the tools to recover, regain control and live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse.
Primary Counselor Role
- Provide high-quality care using evidence-based modalities to help clients heal and recover.
- Perform client care, provide group therapy, treatment planning, and coordinating discharge planning.
Counselor Requirements
- Masters degree in applicable field or Certified Counselor.
- Licensed in the state of OH (LCDC II, LCDC III, LPC, LPCC,LCSW, LISW).
- Experience with EMR/EHR and excellent documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- 2 years experience in substance abuse treatment.
Counselor Responsibilities
- Provide counseling and establish treatment plans for patients in individual or group sessions.
- Educate patients on treatment options, methods and techniques.
- Maintain records for health insurance and patient tracking, along with personal files for your use as you work with the patient and create the treatment plan.
- Work with other professional staff to collaborate on treatment methods and plans for patients and to assess suitability for counseling services or referrals to other treatment centers.
- Conduct research as needed to develop new treatment methods and to stay up-to-date on changes within the field.
- Agree to and comply with all company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, including how to handle patient grievances, proper intake procedures, staff meeting requirements and general code of conduct.
- Assist with general monitoring of in-house patients as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Quality health insurance.
- Dental and vision.
- 401k.
- Paid time off.
- Education tuition incentives.
