Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.

May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.

May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.

Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patient.

May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.

May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.

May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.

Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred with two or more years of experience in counseling field;

OR Bachelor's degree in other field with four or more years’ experience in the counseling field;

OR Master's degree in social or health services field with one year professional work experience;

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.

First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)

For the 5th consecutive year, Wilmington Treatment Center has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the best Addiction Treatment Centers in the US. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Communication: Expert

• Planning & Organizing: Expert

• Problem Solving: Expert

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

• Masters or better in Social Work

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Lic Prof Counselor

• Lic Clin Social Wkr

• Cert Addictions Cnslr

• Cert Sub Abuse Cnslr

• Master Addiction Cnslr

• Lic Clin Subs Abs Cnslr

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Clinical experience specifically with chemically dependent / dually diagnosed population preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)