Behavioral Health Counselor SA Residential

The Behavioral Health Counselor serves as a member of the treatment team, a semi-independent Alcohol & Drug (AD) residential program Substance Abuse/Use (SA) Residential and an ASAM level 1.0 program (New Rock SSUD). The Behavioral Health Counselor reports to the Program Manager and works on a multidisciplinary team of clinicians/counselors, peer coaches and direct care staff. Behavioral Health Counselor will work collaboratively with individuals served, co-workers and the community to promote long-term recovery goals that empower individuals to overcome challenges regarding their substance use and create and meet their own recovery goals. We provide person-centered care and assist with implementing our programming based on evidence-based practices for substance use, trauma informed care, and long-term recovery support. The position requires flexibility in job tasks and scheduling to accommodate the needs of the facility to include some weekend and evening coverage. This facility requires alternating holiday coverage between all staff.

Under direct supervision, Behavioral Health Counselor will assist with care coordination, individual counseling, orientation of new residents, group facilitation, and billing FFS individual and group sessions. Additionally, Behavioral Health Counselor assist with overseeing patient flow and ensuring the center’s administrative needs are being met as needed. Assists with transitions of care in a timely manner, assists with linkage to community resources, schedules and tracks appointments with VPH providers, coordinates transportation for clients as needed

Under supervision, schedules consumers for testing, assembling test materials and administer tests. Develop and implement behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with client in preparing an initial individual service plan that utilizes assessment data, diagnostic formulations, identified strengths, needs, preferences and resources to develop appropriate goals and objectives.
• Completes face-to-face comprehensive assessment to identify problems and service needs, and develop individualized service/treatment plans with clients having only Substance Use Disorder (SUD) diagnosis
• Conduct orientation sessions with new residents – review rules and guidelines, orient to paperwork, explore linkage needs (i.e. transportation, food stamps, specialty doctor’s needs), complete documentation of session in CareLogic.
• Places assessment documentation and supporting data in the individual’s medical record and establishes initial Treatment Plan.
• Completes and submits initial request for treatment authorization from Medicaid, State contracts, insurers or other payers according to requirements.
• Provides initial program orientation, individuals’ substance use disorders. Assesses individual’s treatment needs and assists individuals to develop self-directed individual treatment goals.
• Meets with individuals at established intervals to discuss progress toward goals.
• Works with the treatment team to identify unmet needs, review available resources, and suggest modifications to the treatment plan.
• Writes clear, concise, complete, grammatically correct, and timely progress notes that relate directly to the treatment outcomes described in the service plan.
• Completes discharge summaries and other documentation and reports accurately and timely.
• Assembles, analyzes, and interprets new/updated information about the client in order to reassess treatment needs.
• Serve as case manager to facilitate and ensure communication, linkage, and continuity of care between clients, physicians, other organizational components, community resources and service providers.
• Establishes linkages and coordination of services with community agencies.
• Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with community service providers. Informs clients and families of the availability of community advocacy and support groups
• Counselor provides group, family, and individual counseling, psychoeducation, skills-based training, and case management to individuals and their families/significant others, with a focus on group dynamics and building a therapeutic milieu.
• Designs counseling/education services that meet the individual needs of individuals served.
• Educates families/significant others on the addiction and recovery process and facilitates family support sessions as needed.
• All clinical team members rotate on Saturday schedule working one Saturday every 6-8 weeks.
• Provides direct care support as needed to clients during intake, admissions and discharge process
• Transport clients to and from recovery fellowship meeting and/or appointments
• Observes and monitors client behavior on the unit as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing Substance Abuse (SA) treatment and Familiarity with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
• Experience with group therapy
• Someone who is flexible and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience delivering group skills training using evidenced based materials
• Is FRIENDLY, KIND, and POSITIVE. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; enjoys working w/ others; is flexible, quick to adapt to changing, fast-paced environment.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Certification as an addiction counselor (CAC I/II, CADC I/II, MAC, CAADC, etc.)
• Experience providing case management services.
• Experience with Excel and/or spreadsheets
• Experience providing groups.
• Experience working with clients involved in the criminal justice system.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.