Military / Public Safety SUD Counselor / Therapist | The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia

About the Job:

Do you like using your Military knowledge and experience to make a difference in other's lives? Then this could be the job for you!

Do you have:

• Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment
• AND/OR Knowledge of public safety structure and public safety experience/environment
• Former Military Service and/or employment as Public Safety Professional
• History of working with Active Duty and Veterans in substance and/or mental health practice or hospital settings
• History of working with First Responders/Public Safety Professionals in substance use and/or mental health practice or hospital settings
• History of working with Veterans and Military Spouses/Dependents and understanding to protocols of Veterans and Military Spouses/Dependents
• Prefer CSAC, LSATP, LPC, LCSW or LMFT

The Counselor III provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Provides patient and family education relative to substance use disorder/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.
• Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains regulatory and industry standards.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development of self and attends all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality of facility employees and patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Honesty: Works with integrity and fairness.

• Competence: Strives to be the best and hold selves accountable.
• Perseverance: Meets challenges with the resolve to succeed.
• Passion: Cares about what we do, each other and who we serve.
• Respect: Honors the human dignity of everyone we work with.
• Teamwork: Succeeds, and have fun, by pulling together.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 4+ years exp in counseling field;
• OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 6+ years in the counseling field;
• OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ year professional work experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Why The Farley Center?The Farley Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Farley Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.