Addiction & Recovery Counselor - Master's Level

Geisinger; Waverly Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical plan options

FSA/HSA with employer contribution

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family support benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a primary care manager providing counseling and chemical dependency services to patients and families. You will coordinate charting and clinical activities while supporting group, individual, and family therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include discharge planning coordination, educational sessions for patients and families, and ongoing participation in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to provide counseling and therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate counseling services and charting requirements.
• Facilitate group, individual and family therapy sessions.
• Present educational lectures to patients and families.
• Coordinate case management with outside agencies and discharge planning.
• Follow facility policies and participate in multidisciplinary team planning.
• Contribute to department quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Functions as primary care manager at all levels of counseling care as needed, providing chemical dependency services to patients and their families in accordance with established policies and professional standards.

• Responsible for carrying out all relevant charting requirements.
• Facilitating group therapy, individual and family therapy.
• Presents educational lectures to patients and family members.
• Coordinates case management responsibilities with outside agencies and coordinate discharge planning.
• Observes all applicable facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinates treatment planning process through the multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance