Substance Abuse Counselor - $1500 Sign On Bonus

Company: Acadia Healthcare - CTC
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Our Passion: We are improving the lives we touch. We need passionate, talented people working together who share our desire to provide the best quality care to our patients and lead the fight against the opioid epidemic. We are prepared to treat the entire disease, not just a piece of it. Our Team: Capalina CTC, located in San Marcos, CA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic. Our Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceAcadia Healthcare 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick timeThis position is eligible for a $1,500 sign on bonus for Registered Counselor, $3,000 sign on bonus for Certified CounselorOpportunity for growth that is second to none in the industryYour Job as a Substance Abuse Counselor: The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient's treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions. The Substance Abuse Counselor will plan, oversee, facilitate and document their patient's recovery as well as provide leadership and guidance for the activities of other personnel. We have daily shifts that allow our employees to have stable schedules and enjoy quality time away from the facility. Shift hours are early mornings from Monday-Friday 5:30 am - 2:00 pm, allowing you to enjoy a great work/life balance. Your Responsibilities as a Substance Abuse Counselor:Conduct individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients;Prepare an individual treatment plans 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, insuring individualized quality care;Evaluate patient' needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed; and,Perform other duties as assigned.Your Skills and Qualifications as a Substance Abuse Counselor:Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field; or bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in the counseling field; master's degree in social or health services field, with 1 year professional work exp; degree must be from an accredited college or university.Licenses/Certifications:AOD Registration required, AOD Certification preferred

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