Horizon Health Hiring for Counselor Full Time

Job Title: Behavioral Health Counselor

Department: Clinical

To: Director of Operations

Approved: April 17, 2019

Job Summary: Performing Assessment/Counseling including patient information collection, and documentation for new and existing patients, facilitation of patient flow, lead group and/or individual counseling’ treatment plan development/review, and facilitation of compliance of patient throughout treatment program designed around each individual in order to achieve long term goal of freedom from addiction.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Counsel patients, individually and group sessions
• Develop & complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on experience and knowledge
• Collaborate with care team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and s
• Provide crisis intervention consultation to members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Assist in patient flow coordination
• Responsible for patient education and observance of medication plan
• Assist patients in creating realistic goal setting
• Ensure patient compliance with treatment program
• Identify and coordinate patient referral for case management
• Ensure compliance with HIPPA and CFR 42 part 2 regulations
• Review medication plan with medication manager to include all drug screen results
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to enhance patient experience, continuity of care
• Assist with provider education

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensure and/or certification in medical health or social services field to include the following certifications; CSW, LCSW, LPCC, LPCA or documented evidence of application to governing boards or agencies
• Knowledge and skill in counseling individuals with addictions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients
• Understanding of group counseling dynamics
• Ability to work with compassion for others regardless of race, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or any other issue that would be a potential therapeutic barrier to helping someone with addiction issues
• Willingness to continue training/education in addiction recovery and therapeutic regimens
• Basic phone/computer/electronics skills (email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, Fax, Copier, etc.)

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• LPCA, LPCC LCSW, LCADC (Required)

Work Location: One location