Mental Health Care Counselor

We’re building a top-tier clinical team of Substance Abuse Counselors who are passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.

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.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.

The primary duties include group therapy by providing comprehensives group therapy, creating evidence based group curriculum, developing group curriculum, participating in treatment plans to ensure service delivery. Position will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.

Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director.

Assists in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content.

Assesses patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Provides support for aftercare planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders.

Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization.

Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.

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:

• Group therapy session notes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred.

Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred.

State SUD certification required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor’s level.

CPR-AED and First Aid certification required.

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

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 offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

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