Inpatient Counselor

Sierra Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Tucson is seeking a full-time Inpatient Counselor to join our campus at the base of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson, AZ. The role involves conducting individual and group counseling sessions, documenting care, and supporting patients in recovery from substance use and related disorders.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling; no license is required. Weekend availability is needed with a schedule of five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university required.
• Two or more years’ experience in counseling field is required.
• Four or more years’ experience in the counseling field; preferred.
• Master's degree in social or health services field required and one or more years’ professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs 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.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Sierra Tucson, a renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a full time Inpatient Counselo to work at our beautiful campus at the base of the Catalina Mountains, located at: 39580 S. Lago Del Oro Parkway Tucson, AZ 85739

SCHEDULE:

Needs to be able to work one weekend day. 5 8HR shifts or 4 10HR shifts per week.

No license needed

Bachelor degree in Social Work or Counseling

Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center:

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Optional long term disability insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Vaction, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement
• Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications ***

Purpose Statement

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

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs 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

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university required
• Two or more years’ experience in counseling field is required;
• Four or more years’ experience in the counseling field; preferred
• Master's degree in social or health services field required and
• One or more years’ professional work experience.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Licensure or certification for counseling may be 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

Complete or 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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