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Counselor III

Summit BHC

#Behavioral Health #CPR Certification #Healthcare #First Aid #Substance Abuse #Clinical Supervision #De-escalation Certification #Recovery Center #Self-Help Groups

Quick overview

The Counselor III provides treatment and support for patients recovering from addictions and behavioral problems, including modifying problem behaviors and counseling families. Key duties include conducting assessments, developing individual treatment plans, and managing the continuum of care.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in social/health services with 4+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of professional experience. CPR and de-escalation certifications are required, and state licensure for counseling may be necessary.

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Job description

Counselor III | Las Cruces Recovery Center | Las Cruces, New Mexico 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: · 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 · Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 4+ years exp in counseling field; · OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 6+ years in the counseling field; · OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ year professional work experience. · Degree must be from an accredited college or university. · Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates. · CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Why Las Cruces Recovery Center?Las Cruces Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume.
Las Cruces Recovery Center is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

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