0120 Facility - Counselor 1

Acadia Healthcare; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a counselor to support treatment for patients with substance use, eating disorders, or related issues in Ball Ground, GA. You will conduct and co-facilitate group/family sessions, perform assessments, and develop individual treatment plans.

The role requires counseling field experience or practicum, plus a high school diploma; a Bachelor's in social/health services is preferred. Certification and CPR may be required; state licensure eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in social or health services preferred.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and/or family sessions and document as required.
• Co-facilitate sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Ensure documentation regarding patient care is completed timely and clearly.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers as requested.
• Provide case management to ensure individualized quality care.
• Evaluate patient needs and refer to other programs if needed.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, professional attitude and address patient safety as priority.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Purpose Statement

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioural problems.

Purpose Statement

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioural problems.

Essential Functions

• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• 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.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• 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.