About Job

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Job Title: Assessment Counselor – Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Location: Newport News, VA
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Counselor to join our inpatient substance use disorder treatment program in Newport News. This role is responsible for conducting assessments, facilitating admissions, and providing clinical services in alignment with program standards and philosophy of care. The Counselor will play a vital role in guiding clients through the treatment process, ensuring quality care, and maintaining compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and level of care assessments, effectively communicating the process to clients.
Evaluate clients' behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs.
Collect demographic and historical information relevant to level of care assessments.
Gather information for and complete pre-certification for managed care clients when required.
Facilitate the admission process in collaboration with the clinical team.
Make appropriate referrals to community providers and assist with placement as needed.
Complete assessment, admission, and required paperwork in a timely manner, including Releases of Information (ROI).
Manage admission pre-certification with funding sources, when applicable.
Collaborate with other clinical team members and departments to support client care.
Provide coverage for other clinical staff as needed.
Maintain accurate clinical records with appropriate documentation in accordance with program policy.
Conduct brief individual therapy sessions to engage clients in treatment.
Provide case management services and linkage to community resources.
Develop initial treatment plans for new clients.
Lead group therapy sessions as assigned.
Complete all required training as mandated by the company and licensing/accreditation bodies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling.
Licensure required: LCSW, LPC, or LSATP. Candidates under board-approved clinical supervision toward licensure will also be considered.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

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