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Mental Health Counselor Bachelors

Alan B. Miller Medical Center

Job Title
Responsible for providing chemical dependency services to patients under the supervision of the Manager – Chemical Dependency Services from the ages of 5-65+ that are congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains medical record documentation that includes CD assessments and related documents.
Attends and participates in staff report
Interacts with patients in a purposeful and goal-directed manner.
Interacts therapeutically with patients and demonstrates an understanding of basic principles of human behavior.
Verbalizes and demonstrates an awareness of the influences of behavior and personality of self and other staff on patient's progress.
Presents lectures and leads groups as assigned.
Conducts and documents family/outside agency meetings in a timely manner according to medical records requirements.
Documents a summary of patient's progress in achieving goals and objectives weekly and at time of discharge.
Keeps information related to patient's identity, history, and course of treatment confidential.
Observes patient's behavior and promptly detects behavior that may result in injury to patient and others.
Performs interventions according to care plans, as delegated by the RN.
Observes changes in patients' behavior and health condition and reports to RN.
Performs patient care procedures, such as vital signs, specimen collection, with technical skill, accuracy, and in a supportive manner.
Performs and ensures admission procedures are carried out efficiently and in a supportive manner.
Collects pertinent data for patient assessment.
Qualifications:

Education and License: High School Diploma, required. Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field, preferred. Certified Addictions Counselor Level I or II. Current CPR/BLS.
Experience and Skills: Three or more years of experience in mental/behavioral health as an addictions counselor. Experience facilitation clinical/SUD groups and providing sound therapeutic interventions. Working knowledge of community-based support groups; and providing direct service. Experience with treatment plans, hospital admission procedures, and orientating new patients. Effectively communicates with patients, family members and clinical staff. Experience using an Electronic Medical Record. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and CRISP.
EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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