Behavioral Health Counselor

Interested in building your career in the substance use and mental health field? We're currently looking for counselors to join our compassionate team.

We are a care-focused organization, specializing in the treatment of individuals with substance and alcohol use disorders. Our commitment is to our patients, ensuring that we always prioritize their well-being and deliver the highest quality of care.

As a unit counselor, you will be responsible for supporting patients through their recovery process, removing barriers to treatment, and ensuring continuous engagement in addiction treatment services. You will provide an example of recovery and resilience, offering hope and motivation to those in need.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle and manage assigned caseloads.
• Facilitate weekly individual and group counseling sessions (as assigned).
• Perform clinical assessments and intake processes as required.
• Interact with patients professionally and empathetically at all times.
• Collaborate with fellow counselors and nursing staff on patient care plans.
• Promote positive communication and relationships among staff and patients.
• Ensure patients adhere to the scheduled program activities.
• Educate patients on daily living skills and help them maintain healthy routines.
• Observe and report behavioral inconsistencies in patients to the appropriate staff and document in shift reports.
• Support master-level QHP in conducting monthly workshops focused on chemical dependency.
• Assist in drafting and processing incident reports following agency guidelines.
• Help organize and contribute to weekly case reviews and conferences.
• Assist with the clinical discharge process, ensuring patients receive all referrals and discharge information.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Uphold patient confidentiality in line with regulatory standards.
• Ensure patients meet with nursing staff during the discharge process.
• De-escalate patients experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
• Act as a role model to both patients and peers.
• Take on additional tasks as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Active CASAC-T certification (CASAC-T only)
• High school diploma or GED
• Availability for shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (including weekdays and weekends)

Skills:

• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Patient-centered approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring a work environment free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.