Substance Abuse Counselor Job at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, Ball Ground, GA

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  • Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center
  • Ball Ground, GA

Job Description

Overview:

Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center has an opportunity in our detox/residential treatment center located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to impact other human beings in such an AMAZING way that it changes their lives forever.

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

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:

  • Education Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human service field required.
  • Licenses LAPC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
  • Special Certifications Trauma training and chemical dependency certification strongly preferred.
  • Experience At least two years of clinical experience specifically with the chemical dependency population.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Licenses / Certifications CAC II, CADC II, CCS OR Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human service field required.
  • Experience At least one year of clinical experience specifically with the chemical dependency population.
  • Age / Gender Specifics Ability to work with male and female, adult substance abuse population.

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 individuals characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center

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