Lead Counselor

Overview

Now Hiring a Full-Time Lead Counselor at Alpine Springs Addiction Treatment!

Alpine Springs Addiction Treatment is a drug and alcohol treatment center located in Linesville, PA (Withdrawal Management/ Detox & Clinically Managed Residential), that offers individualized treatment using evidence-based practices to those struggling with addiction to leave our facility with the coping skills and knowledge to live a better, healthier lifestyle. The facility is open 24/7.

Alpine Springs is seeking candidates who are empathetic and passionate about helping others in a time of need. The ideal candidate must be people-focused, team oriented, flexible, possess good interpersonal skills, and can multi-task. Alpine Springs offers the tools and training that will help prepare you for success while employed with our company—whether you are a seasoned professional or someone that wants to learn and grow with our company!

The Lead Counselor provides chemical dependency clinical services of Alpine Springs Linesville, LLC, to clients and their families consistent with the Alpine Springs Linesville, LLC, policies and procedures, and the PA Health Department. Also, assists Clinical Supervisor with Counseling department.

• Document a complete assessment, individual treatment plan, progress notes, transition plan and discharge summary for each client according to Alpine Springs Linesville, LLC policies and procedures, and the PA Department of Health Drug & Alcohol Licensing laws and regulations.
• Provide assistance with supervision to Counseling department.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to clients.
• Provide chemical dependency family counseling services to clients and family members.
• Ensure client confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of the DDAP standards.
• Trains and develops both current and new counselors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to conduct the twelve core functions of a counselor.
• Skilled in individual and family counseling and facilitate groups.
• Ability to complete an initial and ongoing assessment of clients.
• Ability to develop a measurable treatment plan.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and keep accurate records with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours. Knowledge of clinical documentation - progress notes, Biopsychosocial, D/C summary, Continuing Care Plan etc.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.

Full-Time (40 hours per week).

$22.00-$25.00/Hourly; DOE.

• Generally, this position is day shift hours, Mon-Fri from 9AM-5PM.
• May need to work shift work each week.
• This position will be required to work evenings and weekends on occasion to aid in covering the hours of the company, must be flexible.

• Linesville facility (Clinically Managed Residential and Withdrawal Management/Detox).

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or other related fields.
• One year of full-time work experience (or 4,000 part-time hours) delivering substance abuse treatment services.
• Education and experience will be in compliance with the PA department of Health Rules and Regulations Chapter 704.7.
• At least one to two years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation; progress notes, Biopsychosocial, D/C summary, Continuing Care Plan, etc.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
• Knowledge of DDAP regulations, Carelon and CCВН.
• Knowledge of utilization reviews.
• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred but will train).
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite or related software).
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking, listening, writing, attention to detail and organization skills.
• Must be flexible (facility is 24/7).

• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility (facility is open 24/7)
• Must be kind and…