Counselor

Willingway; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Willingway in Statesboro, GA seeks a Counselor II to provide treatment and support to patients in recovery from addictions and related behavioral issues. You will participate in treatment planning, conduct group and/or family sessions under supervision, and document care and progress.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in social or health services with 2+ years counseling experience, or a Bachelor's in another field with 4+ years in counseling, or a Master's in social or health services with 1+

Qualifications

• Experience in counseling and treatment planning.
• Clinical group and family session experience preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial and follow-up assessments for patients.
• Prepares individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Documents patient care, treatment and incidents promptly and clearly.
• Acts as liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Liaises with insurance carriers as requested.
• Provides case management for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates needs and referrals to other programs or facilities.
• Provides patient and family education on substance abuse/psychiatric issues.
• Conducts educational workshops within the hospital and community as required.
• Serves as liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Performs ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services as required.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's in social/health services

Bachelor's in other field with 4+ years counseling

Master's in social/health services

Job description

Counselor | Willingway | Statesboro, Georgia

About the Job

The Counselor II provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

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 Willingway?Willingway offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Willingway is an EOE.

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