Therapist / Counselor Substance Abuse Disorder Facility

Therapist / Counselor Substance Abuse Disorder Facility | The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia

About the Job:

The Counselor III provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Description:

• Salary: $49,000-74,000 annual salary (min BS +3 post-Bachelor's experience and CSAC-S licensure or higher OR MS +1 post Master's experience with licensure under supervision (LPC resident, LCSW-Supervisee); salary based on licensure and experience)

• Salary: $70,000-90,000 annual salary (LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LSATP with +2 years post-master's experience; salary based on licensure and experience)

• Schedule: Full-time Day Shift, Sun to Thurs Or Tues to Sat

• Benefits:

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
  • Flex Pay-Daily pay option
  • PTO package
  • And much more!

• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.

• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.

• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.

• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.

• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.

• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.

• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.

• Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

• Provides patient and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.

• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.

• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.

• Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.