Substance Abuse Counselor - Galax or Hillsville

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, extended sick time, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Galax
Jan 24, 2025
Come join our team as a Counselor, at Life Center of Galax! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you! Provide treatment and support to assist patient in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems. Must have CSAC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or CSAC Supervision. Day and evening shifts available. At Life Center of Galax we specialize in helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize long-term recovery from substance use disorders. We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis. Excellent benefits package: -Sign-On Bonus of $10,000k full-time for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC or $5,000k for part-time with benefits for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC -Company matching 401k -Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Disability and life insurance -Paid vacation, sick, and extended sick time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions as scheduled and document as required. Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed. Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors. Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient. Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Provide counseling services to families of patient. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient. Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed. Plan for aftercare for assigned patient. Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested. Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care. May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns. May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. 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)