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Master's Level Clinician

Summit BHC

#Case Management #Documentation #CPR #Assessments #Crisis Intervention #De-escalation #First Aid #Liaison #Patient Education #Counselor

Quick overview

The Counselor III provides treatment and support to assist patients in recovery from addictions and other behavioral problems, which includes participating in treatment planning and conducting various counseling sessions. Key duties involve performing initial and follow-up assessments, preparing individual treatment plans, ensuring timely documentation, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Requirements summary

Candidates must meet specific educational and experience thresholds, such as a Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field with 4+ years of counseling experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of professional experience. Required certifications include CPR and de-escalation, with potential requirements for first aid depending on state regulations.

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Job description

Master's Level Clinician | St.
Joseph Institute for Addiction | Port Matilda, Pennsylvania About the Job: The Counselor III provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Roles and Responsibilities: · Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care. · Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required. · Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors. · Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients. · Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient. · Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. · Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients. · Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed. · Plans for aftercare for assigned patients. · Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested. · Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care. · Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed. · Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems. · Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required. · Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals. · Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs. · Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance · Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 4+ years exp in counseling field; · OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 6+ years in the counseling field; · OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ year professional work experience. · Degree must be from an accredited college or university. · Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates. · CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. #COUNS Why St.
Joseph Institute for Addiction?St.
Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume.

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