Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Biomed Behavioral Healthcare, PC is a leader in providing professional, competent and compassionate services to help chemically dependent individuals with co-occurring disorders related to behavioral health attain and maintain their highest possible functioning capacity. Started in 1999, the vision of the program is to provide innovative, comprehensive services that promote maximum patient rehabilitation resulting in them being productive members of the community capable of managing their lives in a positive manner.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We take affirmative efforts to hire individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery.

Job Summary:

The Counselor works independently to provide intervention, education, individual, group and family therapy to substance abuse clients and or family members. Provides assessment and referral for clients to appropriate treatment modalities. Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
Project the ethical values, mission and vision of Bio-Med by providing quality clinical therapy to the patient population.

• Working with patients, utilize motivational interviewing and person-centered planning to develop comprehensive treatment goals and objectives; Provide a total systems approach to treatment by encouraging participation from the patient, their families and other stakeholders.
• Provide clinical services to patients by developing biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans, daily progress notes and 60-day treatment plan reviews.
• Encourage and enable patients to achieve their treatment goals with the resources we have available in-house and/or outside our organization.
• Provide crisis intervention and monitor ongoing patient adherence to their treatment plans and program expectations.
• Develop appropriate discharge, aftercare and transition plans with support outside the organization for continuity of care.
• Facilitate groups, didactic and initial assessments.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with patients on a basis determined by their treatment plan.
• Complete authorizations and re-authorizations of funded patients with continuous open communications with funding sources.

• Masters Degree
• LMSW, LLMSW, LPC or LLPC.
• Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor certification (CADC, CAADC, CAADC-R) or an active 3-year Development Plan or the ability to immediately apply for a development plan to obtain the appropriate credentials.
• Minimum one-year experience preferred.
• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (optional)
• Participate in ongoing internal and external training to maintain proficiency in current trends relative to providing quality therapy to the patient population
• Participate in the initial intake process by providing screenings, patients rights orientation, HIV/Hepatitis C education and provide patient fee arrangements.
• Key competencies include: analytical, drives change, curiosity, problem solving, diligence, planning, excellent communication skills, collaborative style (team player a must)
• Confidence with "can do" attitude
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• High level attention to detail
• Customer focused
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.