Counselor 1

Acadia Healthcare; York (York County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a PRN Counselor at its Davies Location in York, PA to support patients recovering from substance use, eating disorders, or behavioral challenges. The role involves group and family sessions, assessments, treatment planning, and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, aftercare planning, liaising with referrals and insurance, and potential case management to ensure individualized, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or practicum during education or certification process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and/or family sessions and document as required.
• Co-facilitate sessions and assist with modifying behaviors.
• May perform initial and follow-up assessments and plan treatments.
• Ensure timely and clear documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Liaise with referral sources and patients; provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Plan for aftercare and liaise with insurance carriers when requested.
• Provide case management as needed to ensure quality care.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

White Deer Run is seeking a PRN Counselor for its Davies Location here in York, PA

Purpose Statement

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

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