Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Counselor I in Wilmington, North Carolina
Description
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health/related Field OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with pending Master’s Degree in behavioral health Required. Master’s Degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.
At least two years clinical experience specifically with chemically dependent / dually diagnosed population preferred.
Licensed Professional Counselor preferred.
Job duties/Resonsibilities:
Provides individual and group therapy for patients and documents the process in the patient record.
Ensures that all necessary documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is done in clear, concise, and timely manner.
Develops and presents didactic material to patients.
Conducts family sessions and documents accordingly in the patient record as needed.
Provides crisis intervention to patients as needed.
Plans aftercare for assigned patients
Evaluates patient’s needs and determines if psychiatric referral is needed.
Assists in training of new clinical staff and interns.
Completes mandatory Essential Learning courses.
Benefits:
BC/BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from)
Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)
VSP Vision Insurance
Paid life insurance
401k with a matching contribution
Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal time
Paid holidays
Supplemental Life
Short term and Long term disability
Free onsite employee fitness center
Free meals
Employee Discount program
Employee Fun events
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Problem Solving: Expert
Networking: Advanced
Communication: Expert
Attention to Detail: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Social Work
Preferred
- Masters or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Lic Prof Counselor
Experience
Required
- 2 years: Clinical with substance abuse/dual diagnosis
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)