Evening Counselor

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction or other behavioral problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the need 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• 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

• Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for roles at SERENITY KNOLLS varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, SERENITY KNOLLS provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Calculated Hourly Range for Evening Counselor: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8 hour shift, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Tuesday - Saturday

SERENITY KNOLLS HEALTH BENEFITS:

We provide a comprehensive benefit package to employees working Full Time that includes:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance
• 401(k) plan - with company matching
• Paid Holidays - PTO and Sick Time
• EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financialassistance;life event preparation and more!
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.