Inpatient Counselor

Overview

Sierra Tucson, a renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a full time Inpatient Counselo
r to work at our beautiful campus at the base of the Catalina Mountains, located at:
39580 S. Lago Del Oro Parkway Tucson, AZ 85739

SCHEDULE: Needs to be able to work one weekend day. 5 8HR shifts or 4 10HR shifts per week.

No license needed

Bachelor degree in Social Work or Counseling

Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson:
Residential Treatment Center:

Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance

Company paid short term disability insurance

Optional long term disability insurance

401k with Company match

Vaction, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement

*** Salary dependent on a candidate's experience and qualifications ***

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• 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.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university required
  • . Two or more years’ experience in counseling field is required;
  • Four or more years’ experience in the counseling field; preferred
• Master's degree in social or health services field required and
  • One or more years’ professional work experience.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS:

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

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Complete or ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body

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