Residential Treatment Counselor Job at Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System Cookeville, TN 38506
Plateau Mental Health Center in Cookeville TN, has a full-time position open for a Residential Treatment Counselor within the New Leaf Recovery Program.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individual will possess a thorough understanding of the disease, concept of alcoholism, the recovery process and family dynamics; will also possess an understanding of individual, group, and family dynamics.
Counselor:
1. Clinical responsibilities for co-occurring clients and their families at the Center.
2. Conduct weekly educational counseling and life skills groups.
3. Screening of all A&D and co-occurring clients into the program, including an intensive drug-use history and intake assessment, and medical history.
4. Develop with the client individualized treatment plans.
5. Develop with the client individualized aftercare plans.
6. Maintain up to date records on all clients clinically responsible for.
7. Conduct family interventions when necessary.
8. Connect clients with outpatient services for follow up after discharge. Connect with client’s outpatient care coordinator to ensure follow through care for each client.
9. Liaison with community support groups, A.A., Al-Anon, N.A.
10. Conduct referral development and be able to interface with community.
11. Must have the ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary team.
12. Conduct follow up services for clients recently discharged
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Must have a Master’s Degree in required Behavioral Sciences (social work, counseling or psychology) with clinical work experience, with primary emphasis of co-occurring disorders.
Preferred experience working in the community setting with adults who have addiction and/or co-occurring disorders.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
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