Description:

FT substance abuse counselor position

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general to limited supervision, provides intensive, professional counseling services to a caseload of patients, and their families, with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Assess assigned patients and develop individualized treatment plans. Conducts individual and family counseling sessions with assigned patients. Documents all counseling sessions with patients in accordance with facility policy and procedures, State regulations, and Joint Commission standards within the established timeframe. Conducts group therapy sessions on a regular basis as scheduled. Conducts and facilitates psychoeducational groups as assigned and scheduled. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, as well as the current DSM diagnoses and codes. Develops and implements appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs as clinical needs indicate. Addresses issues identified in the treatment plans and any other clinical issues that occur. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the group process, eating disorders, mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and other designated skill areas. Demonstrates ability to build therapeutic rapport with patients and family members. Conducts emergency counseling sessions as requested by staff or patients. Appropriately de-escalates disruptive or crisis situations. Is appropriately available to patients during times of emotional, physical, or life crisis.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology or an equivalent field at a four year college or university. At least two years experience providing individual and/or group counseling for a caseload of patients. Must be licensed in TN as an Addiction Counselor, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker or in the process of becoming licensed. Recovering individuals must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical abstinence and must be active in support groups.