PRN Counselor

Are you a passionate Master's Level SUDP/ SUDPT Clinician looking to utilize your skillset by making an impact in the lives of others? The Recovery Village is the place for you. Join our team and build your career helping others rebuild their lives! Clinical Hours: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week. Ideal candidates will have some weekend availability. Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness. What we have to offer Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice! Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling Options: 4x10s avail for some positions Supervision provided, if needed Saving lives! Other Benefits Health, Vision, Dental, Employer-Matched 401(k) STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy up to $50k Employer Matched HSA - up to $1500 a year company contribution Employee Wellness Program - reduce employee premiums $40/mo Free MDLive Telehealth Employee Referral Program Paid Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Substance Abuse Counselor The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The primary duties include group therapy, creating evidence-based group curriculum, integrating treatment plans, and ensuring service delivery. The position collaborates with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning. Core Job Duties Develop and provide daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director. Assist in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content. Use substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plan goals and successfully completing treatment. Assess patients for substance use disorders, risk to self or others, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Provide support for aftercare planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders. Consistently identify areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes. Other Required Tasks Maintain positive relationships with all staff. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews. Maintain healthy boundaries with patients and staff. Ask for and accept feedback from supervisors. Provide a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients. Communicate significant patient developments to supervisor. Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the success of the organization. Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs. Contribute positively to the morale of other staff members. Complete all required documentation as needed, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents: - Comprehensive Problem List - Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates - Group therapy session notes - Discharge Summary - Other duties as assigned Requirements Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred. Minimum High School Diploma required. Experience Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred. Licensure/Certification Desired State SUD certification required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor's level. Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP or SUDPT) required. CPR-AED and First Aid certification required. Knowledge and Training Required Demonstrates proficiency in communication & written skills. Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws. Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards. Understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. We are proud to be a drug‑free workplace. We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more. #J-18808-Ljbffr