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Acadia Healthcare

Substance Abuse Counselor

Ball Ground, GA · On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors ... Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities as ...

Acadia Healthcare

Substance Abuse Counselor

Ball Ground, GA · On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors ... Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities as ...

Youth Advocate Programs

Program Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Attend staff meetings and training as assigned by Regional Director * Assist staff in creative ... Programs and Services. Qualifications/Requirements: Master's Degree in Health and Human Services ...

CorDx

Program Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... drugs of abuse, biomarkers, and more. CorDx is at the cutting edge of technology, artificial ... Program Director Location: Onsite - Atlanta/San Diego Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled ...

CorDx

Program Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... drugs of abuse, biomarkers, and more. CorDx is at the cutting edge of technology, artificial ... Program Director Location: Onsite - Atlanta/San Diego Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled ...

CorDx

Program Director

Atlanta, GA

... drugs of abuse, biomarkers, and more. CorDx is at the cutting edge of technology, artificial ... Program Director Location: Onsite - Atlanta/San Diego Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled ...

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Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Ball Ground, GA • On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Acadia Healthcare rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 183 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

708th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center has an opportunity in our detox/residential treatment center located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to impact other human beings in such an AMAZING way that it changes their lives forever. We are currently hiring a full-time substance abuse counselor. The position of Counselor at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is an integral component of our multidisciplinary treatment team for substance abuse and trauma treatment. A qualified candidate must possess coping skills to deal with multiple caseloads, duties & priorities, as well as have excellent communication & documentation skills. This is an on-site, full-time position, Monday – Friday, some Sundays (if on Sunday, off Friday).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct individual, group, or family counseling sessions as scheduled, and document as required.
  • Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
  • Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow-up assessments for patients.
  • Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
  • Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities as needed.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner. 
  • Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
  • Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
  • Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
  • Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
  • 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.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Paid time off, vacation, sick & holidays
  • Health & welfare benefits including health, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability & life insurance.
  • 401K

QUALIFICATIONS:

  •  Licenses / Certifications – CAC II, CADC II, CCS OR Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human service field required.
  • Experience – At least one year of clinical experience specifically with the chemical dependency population.
  • Age / Gender Specifics – Ability to work with male and female, adult substance abuse population.

PREFERENCES:

  •  Education – Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human service field required.
  • Licenses – LAPC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
  • Special Certifications – Trauma training and chemical dependency certification strongly preferred.
  • Experience – At least two years of clinical experience specifically with the chemical dependency population.

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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare and hospital industry, based in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The company is recognised for its commitment to creating a behavioural health network that provides accessible, high-quality treatment options for individuals suffering from mental health issues, addiction, eating disorders, and PTSD. Acadia Healthcare was founded in 2005, with the mission to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioural health and addiction disorders.

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Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Franklin, TN, US

Year founded

2005

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