Substance Abuse Counselor - Weekends

At Life Center of Galax we specialize in helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize long-term recovery from substance use disorders. We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis.

Excellent benefits package:

• Sign-On Bonus of $10,000k full-time for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC or $5,000k for part-time with benefits for fully LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or fully CSAC

• Company matching 401k

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance

• Delta Dental insurance

• NVA vision insurance

• Lincoln Financial disability and life insurance

• Paid vacation, sick, and extended sick time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions as scheduled and document as required.

• Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

• Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.

• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.

• Provide counseling services to families of patient.

• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.

• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.

• Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.

• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

• Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.

• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

• May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.

• 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.