Counselor

The Farley Center, Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE stipend

Tuition assistance

Medical/dental/vision after 30 days

Flexible pay (Daily pay)

PTO package

Job summary

Iron Bridge Recovery Center in Chester, Virginia is seeking a Counselor to participate in treatment planning, conduct group and family sessions, and document care details.

The position requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent experience in counseling, plus CPR and de-escalation certification; licensure may be required by state.

Salary ranges from $68,000 to $83,000 per year with benefits such as continuing education, tuition assistance, medical/dental/vision, PTO, and flexible pay options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or health services field with 2+ years counseling experience, or Bachelor’s in another field with 4+ years counseling experience, or Master’s in social/health services with 1+ year.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Bachelor's degree in other field + 4+ years in counseling field

Master's degree in social or health services field

Job description

Counselor | Iron Bridge Recovery Center | Chester, Virginia

About the Job:

Pay Range 68,000-83,0000 Annually

• Complimentary Continued Education -$3000 per year
• Tuition Assistance
• Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Flex Pay-Daily pay option
• PTO package
• Much more!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.
• Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field;
• OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in the counseling field;
• OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 1+ year professional work experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Why Iron Bridge Recovery Center?

Iron Bridge Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Iron Bridge Recovery Center is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.