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Acadia Healthcare

Counselor I

Acadia Healthcare, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911


Pay Rate: $28.50/hr

Bayside Marin provides a comprehensive benefits package

Competitivehourly rate

Shift differential for overnight shifts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401 (k) plan

Annual salary evaluation

Excellent training program

Use of facilities' sauna, gym and steam room

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

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

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

May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

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

May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.

May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.

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

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

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

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required or CADC as required by the state of California.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certification in Addiction Treatment / Certified Addiction Counselor -RADT, CADTP or CCAPP.

Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

Recent negative TB result (within the last year)

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