Counselor 3

Acadia Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Springfield, MO seeks a qualified counselor to conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled, document care, and prepare treatment plans. The role includes initial and follow-up assessments, crisis intervention, and planning for aftercare to support recovery.

Responsibilities also include coordinating with insurance carriers, providing case management, and training new clinical staff when needed, with a constant focus on patient safety and empathetic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field and four or more years’ experience in counseling required OR Bachelor's degree in other field.
• Six or more years’ experience in the counseling field required OR Master’s degree in social/health services with two+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Master's degree in social or health services field

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
• Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
• Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required and four or more years’ experience in counseling field required OR; Bachelor's degree in other field required
• Six or more years’ experience in the counseling field required OR;
• Master's degree in social or health services field required and
• Two or more years’ experience in the counseling field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
• 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.

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