Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: Brightview Health
Location: Newport News
Posted on: October 1, 2024

Job Description:

Substance Abuse Counselor role seeks experienced professional to provide quality care and support individuals on their path to recovery.
As a key contributor to our treatment team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our therapeutic programs and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking recovery.



Responsibilities

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  Clinical Care
  
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  • Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines.
    
  • Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
    
  • Conduct individual counselor sessions as appropriate to competency level.
    
    
    
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    Treatment Planning and Progress Monitoring
    
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    • Assist with treatment planning.
      
    • Review progress towards treatment plan goals.
      
      
      
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      Coordination and Communication
      
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      • Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
        
      • Ensure timely care delivery, meeting performance standards, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience.
        
      • Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
        
      • Carry and effectively manage a caseload of patients.
        
        
        
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        Documentation and Compliance
        
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        • Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
          
        • Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
          
        • Attend required meetings, including individual and group supervision, and quarterly in-service.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Skills & Qualifications
          
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            Qualifications
            
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            • Experience: 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
              
            • Preferred: 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
              
            • Education: Bachelor's degree consistent with state-level regulation and requirements.
              
              
              
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              Licenses and Certifications
              
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              • Active clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements.
                
                
                
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                Benefits and Perks
                
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                • PTO (Paid Time Off).
                  
                • Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer 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.
                  
                • Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in a related field.
                  
                  
                  
                  

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