Counselor for Residential Facility

BayMark Health Services; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Mount Sinai Wellness seeks a Master's Level Clinician for its Intensive Outpatient Recovery Program. This full-time role involves conducting screenings, assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

You will document within regulatory timeframes, maintain HIPAA standards, participate in continuing education, and contribute to a mission-driven, recovery-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health, Social Work, or similar master’s level degree(s).
• Strong communication and collaboration with health and criminal justice professionals.
• Commitment to HIPAA guidelines and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treatment teams to coordinate care for residents.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions within the caseload.
• Complete documentation and treatment plans within regulatory timeframes.
• Adhere to licensing, background checks, and ethical standards.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health

Job description

Position at Mount Sinai Wellness
Full Time - Master's Level Clinician for Intensive Outpatient Recovery Program

Description

At Mount Sinai Wellness, we do things differently. Our workforce are not just employees, they are members of a large, diverse, mission and values driven family who are collectively committed to changing and saving lives affected by addiction. We celebrate being an Employer of Choice committed to providing a recovery friendly and equal opportunity workplace.
Drug and alcohol counselors provide addiction prevention services and treatment. Their duties include but are not limited to screening. intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referrals, reports, recordkeeping, and a consultation with other professionals regarding client treatment and services. Drug and alcohol counselors assist clients with developing treatment plans and provide support and feedback that ensures clients to abstain from substances and live happy and productive lives free of their addiction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Complete documentation of individual, group progress notes within 24 hours of service
• Complete individual treatment plans within regulatory timeframe
• Complete ongoing reviews of treatment plan with clients weekly
• Complete documentation of discharge notes of all clients within 24 hours of discharge
• Report any complaints or violations of licensing guidelines to clinical supervisor within 24 hours of being notified of violation
• Complete with client, individual treatment plan within 5 business days for all levels of care and within 24 hours for Detox LOC
• Attend consistent care team meetings based on clients’ needs
• Demonstrates and fosters the company’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state, national, and job-related guidelines for reference checking, background screening,10 panel urine drug screening, health screening, DMV (if applicable), insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Provide daily communication/collaboration with treatment team of residents on personal caseload
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions with program participants on personal caseload
• Maintain all ethical standards consistent with his/her own professional licensing board in addition to standards
• Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines
• Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health, Social Work, or similar masters level degrees
• GA state licensed preferred but not required
• 2-4 years direct experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders preferred but not required
• Thorough knowledge of causes and treatments of addiction and are trained to make decisions based on ethical and professional standards
• Maintain individual professional license in good standing
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

Mount Sinai Wellness is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our Canterbury center provides individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an environment that promotes healing.
Mount Sinai Wellness is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.