Assessment Counselor

Summary:

Our Dallas inpatient rehab center provides detox and residential programming for adult men and women living in or near Luzerne County. Our Counselors provide individual and group therapy. Responsible for facilitating all clinical services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program.

Address: 100 Upper Demunds Road, Dallas, PA 18612

Shift:

Sunday - Thursday, Days Off: Friday and Saturday - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Counselor (Rehabilitation Program)
This role works with rehabilitation clients and includes:

• A caseload of approximately 8 clients
• Facilitating group therapy and one-on-one (1:1) therapy sessions
• Engaging in crisis management and client care coordination

Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings and level of care assessments, using clinical knowledge and skill level, and communicate the process with clients.
• Evaluate behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients.
• Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the level of care assessment.
• Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable.
• Facilitate admission process by communicating with appropriate clinical team members as required.
• Facilitate appropriate admissions to all levels of care.
• Make appropriate referrals to community providers and find placements in the appropriate setting for the client.
• Complete assessment, admission, and other paperwork for clients in a timely manner, including but not limited to Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork.
• Manage admission pre-certification with funding sources when applicable.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments as needed.
• Provide coverage for other clinical team members as expected.
• Maintain clinical records for clients, ensuring appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
• Conduct brief individual therapy to engage patients in treatment and document appropriately.
• Provide case management and linkage to alternate services if indicated.
• Develop an initial treatment plan.
• Complete all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a statewide certification board (CAADC).
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling AND a CADC OR are working towards a CADC AND 2 years of counseling experience (group therapy/individual therapy/family therapy).