Counselor - Mirror Lake Recovery Center

Overview

Mirror Lake Recovery Center has an opportunity to hire a Counselor to join their Amazing Team!

** Sign On Bonus: Sign - On Bonus $2,000 ( Master's Level, $5,000) ***

(LADAC, LPC, LCSW) or those who have already obtained their license. We provide licensure supervision hours for our staff.   

Salary: $40,000 - $55,000 / Year

As a Counselor you will provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

About Us:

At Mirror Lake Recovery, every single member of our staff is committed to providing each and every patient who has been grappling with addiction and co-occurring disorders with the compassionate care they need to achieve lasting recovery.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.

· Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required, preferably substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· 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.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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