Primary Counselor

Focus Treatment Centers; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Treatment Centers in Tennessee seeks an experienced mental health counselor to provide intensive counseling for a caseload of patients with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders. Under supervision, you will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver individual, family, and group counseling while documenting sessions per Joint Commission standards.

Requirements include a Master's degree in a related field, at least two years of counseling experience, and

Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, or an equivalent field at an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of experience providing individual and/or group counseling for a caseload of patients.
• Must be licensed in TN as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist, Master Social Worker, or in process of becoming licensed.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and family counseling sessions with assigned patients.
• Document all counseling sessions with patients per facility policy, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards within the established timeframe, including EMR input.
• Conduct group therapy sessions on a regular basis as scheduled.
• Document group therapy sessions within established time frames with assigned patients per facility policy, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards within the established time frame.
• Conduct and facilitates psychoeducational groups as assigned and scheduled.
• Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory, DSM diagnoses and codes.
• Develop and implement therapeutic activities and programs as clinical needs indicate.
• Address issues identified in treatment plans and other clinical issues.
• Assist patients with Discharge Planning including referrals and continuity of care.

Skills

Counseling skills

Case assessment

Group therapy

EMR documentation

Crisis intervention

DSM knowledge

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Description

Under general to limited supervision, provides intensive, professional counseling services to a caseload of patients with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, or an equivalent field at an accredited college or university. At least two years of experience providing individual and/or group counseling for a caseload of patients. Must be licensed in TN as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist, Master Social Worker, or in process of becoming licensed.

Recovering individuals must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical abstinence and must be active in support groups.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. Assess assigned patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
2. Conduct individual and family counseling sessions with assigned patients.
3. Document all counseling sessions with patients in accordance with facility policy and procedures, State regulations, and Joint Commission standards within the established timeframe, including inputting documentation into EMR system.
4. Conduct group therapy sessions on a regular basis as scheduled.
5. Document group therapy sessions within established time frames with assigned patients in accordance with facility policy and procedures, State regulations, and Joint Commission standards within the established time frame, including inputting documentation into EMR system.
6. Conduct and facilitates psychoeducational groups as assigned and scheduled.
7. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, as well as the current DSM diagnoses and codes.
8. Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs as clinical needs indicate.
9. Address issues identified in the treatment plans and any other clinical issues that occur.
10. Assist patients with Discharge Planning including any necessary referrals, continuity of care and placement in appropriate living environments after discharge when needed.
11. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the group process, eating disorders, mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and other designated skill areas.
12. Demonstrates ability to build therapeutic rapport with patients and family members.
13. Conducts emergency counseling sessions as requested by staff or patients.
14. Function as a member of the treatment team, presenting appropriate information and participating in team discussion and evaluation of patient goals, objectives, and motivations.
15. Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related seminars and conferences.
16. Complete all facility required documentation within required time frames.
17. Appropriately de-escalates disruptive or crisis situations.
18. Is appropriately available to patients during times of emotional, physical, or life crisis.
19. Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accept responsibility for professional growth and development through an increasing knowledge base and pursuit/maintenance of professional state licensure.
2. Adhere to facility and departmental policies and procedures.
3. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
4. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance, and punctuality.
5. Support facility-wide performance improvement goals and objectives.
6. Maintain confidentiality of facility, employees, and patients.