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Therapist / Counselor Substance Abuse Disorder Facility | The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia 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:

SIGN ON BONUS

$5,000 Job Description•$49,000•74,000 annual salary (min BS +3 post-Bachelor's experience and CSAC-S licensure or higher

OR MS +1

post Master's experience with licensure under supervision (LPC resident, LCSW-Supervisee); salary based on licensure and experience) $70,000-90,000 annual salary (LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LSATP with +2 years post-master's experience; salary based on licensure and experience) Full-time Day Shift, Sun to Thurs Or Tues to Sat Schedule Tuition Assistance•Benefits•Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days Flex Pay-Daily pay option PTO package Much more! 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 Salary is based on

Education Degree, Experience, and Licensure:

EDUCATION

Requires Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field, Counseling/Addiction, or closely related degree. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in the counseling field; OR Master's degree, with 1+ year professional work experience.

LICENSURE

Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates. (CSAC-S min qualification.

Prefer:

Independent Licensure or Licensure under supervision (LPC/LPC resident, LCSE/LCSW-Supervisee, LMFT or LSATP). CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. #THER #COUNS Why The Farley Center?

The Farley Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Farley Center is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.