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Acadia Healthcare Substance Abuse Counselor Intern in Wilmington, North Carolina

Description

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

  • Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.

  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training offered onsite).

  • Teamwork and Excellent Customer Service

BENEFITS:

  • Free onsite employee fitness center

  • Free meals

  • Employee Discount program

  • Employee Fun events

  • Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/ field of certification and licensure)

  • License/Certification renewal and CEU reimbursement

For the 3rd consecutive year, Newsweek magazine has ranked Wilmington Treatment Center as one of the best Addiction Treatment Center in North Carolina. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

  • Planning & Organizing: Novice

  • Problem Solving: Novice

  • Customer Focus: Novice

Behaviors

Required

  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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)

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