Entry-Level Behavioral Health Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurace

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Vision Insurance

401k

and more

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a counselor for the evening shift Tuesday–Saturday at our California facility, with a $500 sign-on bonus for full-time night positions.

This role provides counseling sessions, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with referrals and insurers, with a focus on compassionate patient care and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Counseling field instruction/internship or practicum experience required.
• Licensure/certification as required by the state; CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and/or family sessions under supervision and document as required.
• Co-facilitate sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May perform initial or follow-up assessments and prepare treatment plans.
• Ensure timely documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention and liaison with referral sources and insurers.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Overview

$500 Sign on Bonus for full-time night position

Veterans encouraged to apply

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Pay range: $25 - $26 per hour

In need of a counselor for the evening shift Tuesday - Saturday

We also need a per diem counselor

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurace
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• and more

Responsibilities

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.

Must have a valid driver's license and a clean DMV record

Must be 21 or older for insurance puroposes.

Qualifications

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 toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

SERKNO

#LI-SKTC