Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
Associate Counselor DR&A
Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
Associate Counselor (DR&A and PHP) Responsibilities
Interface with the clinical team in decision-making process involving patients to include attending all clinical meetings. Assess the counseling needs of the patient. Assess the patient for addictive substance use disorders utilizing the ASAM assessment tool within the biopsychosocial assessment. Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode. Prepare the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan. Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the patient treatment plan. Reassess patients and revise the substance use counseling portion of the patient treatment plan, as necessary. Develop the patient discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care. Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients. Facilitate intervention for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned patients. Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the patient’s clinical record. Maintain patient caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning duties, and clinical charting as required). Provide coordination of support services for the patient and their family and record the services provided in the clinical record. Facilitate family therapy as assigned. Contact and coordinate with referral sources (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.). Carry out administrative and clinical functions as requested. Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree specializing in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university as may be required by the state in which the facility operates. Associate, assistant, or resident level of licensure or certification in counseling, social work, or addiction, as may be required by the state in which the facility operates. One (1) year experience in substance use, mental health, or related field. Residents/supervisees may be credentialed as any of the following: Residents in Counseling; Residents in Social Work; Supervisee in Clinical Social Work; CSAC; or CSAC Supervisee. Education
Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field Bachelors or better in Counseling Psychology or related field Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field Preferred Education
Masters or better Licenses & Certifications
CSAC CSAC Supervisee Resident in MFT Supervisee in CSW Resident in Counseling Benefits
18 days PTO (Paid Time Off) 8 paid holidays 401k with company match Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities. Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance. Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics.
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Associate Counselor (DR&A and PHP) Responsibilities
Interface with the clinical team in decision-making process involving patients to include attending all clinical meetings. Assess the counseling needs of the patient. Assess the patient for addictive substance use disorders utilizing the ASAM assessment tool within the biopsychosocial assessment. Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode. Prepare the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan. Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the patient treatment plan. Reassess patients and revise the substance use counseling portion of the patient treatment plan, as necessary. Develop the patient discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care. Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients. Facilitate intervention for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned patients. Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the patient’s clinical record. Maintain patient caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning duties, and clinical charting as required). Provide coordination of support services for the patient and their family and record the services provided in the clinical record. Facilitate family therapy as assigned. Contact and coordinate with referral sources (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.). Carry out administrative and clinical functions as requested. Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree specializing in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university as may be required by the state in which the facility operates. Associate, assistant, or resident level of licensure or certification in counseling, social work, or addiction, as may be required by the state in which the facility operates. One (1) year experience in substance use, mental health, or related field. Residents/supervisees may be credentialed as any of the following: Residents in Counseling; Residents in Social Work; Supervisee in Clinical Social Work; CSAC; or CSAC Supervisee. Education
Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field Bachelors or better in Counseling Psychology or related field Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field Preferred Education
Masters or better Licenses & Certifications
CSAC CSAC Supervisee Resident in MFT Supervisee in CSW Resident in Counseling Benefits
18 days PTO (Paid Time Off) 8 paid holidays 401k with company match Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities. Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance. Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics.
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