Licensed Professional Counselor (Partial Telehealth from Home)
Company: Mountain Springs Recovery
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
At Sunshine Behavioral Health, we aim to help people with
compassionate, high-quality treatment. Our rehabilitation programs
provide the tools individuals need to overcome their alcohol/drug
dependencies and manage their co-occurring disorders.
Our mission at Sunshine Behavioral Health is to provide the highest
quality substance abuse rehabilitation services available. We do
everything with compassion, integrity and a sense of community.
We aim to inspire hope by contributing to the health and well-being
of the communities we serve. Sunshine Behavioral Health strives to
provide the best in substance abuse treatment through our shared
values and continuous pursuit of improvement.
We firmly believe that addiction and co-occurring disorders are
treatable diseases. Through our programs, individuals gain the
tools needed to overcome their alcohol/drug dependencies and learn
to manage their co-occurring disorders.
To help our clients achieve these goals, we provide a range of
evidence-based therapeutic services, including therapy,
psychoeducation, dual diagnosis counseling, coping mechanisms,
aftercare planning and more-all in a safe and nurturing
environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Licensed Professional Counselor is responsible for assessing
and monitoring client behavior while in treatment for chemical and
alcohol abuse and dependency. In collaboration with the Clinical
Director, the Counselor is responsible for documenting client
behavior, group participation and counseling; caring for clients,
and coordinating treatment and discharge planning. Counselors will
also be providing crisis management, counseling, group therapies
and education for the clients and family/significant others in
therapeutic milieu setting.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide assessment and participates in the treatment planning
with clients and their families/significant others.
2. Interview residents to obtain information concerning social
history, treatment and other pertinent information.
3. Observe residents to detect indications of abnormal physical or
mental behavior.
4. Review results of tests given by psychologists to evaluate
residents' needs.
5. Change method and degree of therapy when indicated by resident
reactions/needs.
6. Discuss progress toward goals with residents.
7. Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior
modification, and stress management therapy.
8. Complete and maintain individual and group counseling notes and
documentations.
9. Develop and implement appropriate discharge planning with
resident, family, and placing agency.
10. Develop and maintain positive relationship with external
customers, families and residents and employees.
11. Assist in the coordination of services for clients.
12. Assist and facilitate discharge planning and community
outreach.
13. Initiate, facilitate and promote on-site activities,
therapeutic support and educational groups, outings and community
meetings.
14. Provide education for clients and significant others.
15. Respond to emergencies and initiate action as required.
16. Record significant events involving client's activities.
17. Respond to client complaints.
18. Attend and participate in staff meeting and trainings.
19. Other duties, as assigned.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge: The Counselor will:
1. Possess extensive knowledge of HIPAA.
2. Possess experience and education in chemical and alcohol
dependency and abuse.
3. Possess extensive experience with crisis management.
Abilities: To excel in this position the Counselor should be able
to demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Problem Solving - The Counselor will be able to identify and
resolve problems in efficient and effective ways.
2. Ethics - Treat clients, staff, co-workers, visitors,
contractors, and guests of Mountain Springs Recovery with respect
and dignity; work ethically and uphold the values and standards or
Mountain Springs Recovery.
3. Attendance, Punctuality, Reliability - Arrive on-site, on-time,
as scheduled, consistently with a professional disposition. Ensure
all work responsibilities are covered in the event of an absence or
scheduled vacation.
4. Leadership - The Counselor should be able to lead and direct
with minimal supervision when necessary.
5. Strong Character - Staying calm under pressure is essential.
Having an approachable demeanor without compromising Mountain
Springs Recovery Standards of ethics and workmanship.
6. Organization - Must be highly organized and efficient in
managing the necessary daily client/staff demands and tasks
associated with them.
7. Flexibility - Openness to different and new ways of doing
things-- willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing
things
QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCES:
Master's degree in counseling, psychology or related field
Registered in DORA - LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, LAC or candidate license
required
Colorado State Driver's License and ability to operate Program
van
Experience with education of chemical and alcohol dependency and
abuse
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Salary:
$60,000 - $70,000
Bonus Opportunity: $4,500.00 annualized
In addition to the base pay regular earnings, employees will have
the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of a
target flat rate bonus to be paid quarterly based on Company and
program-specific performance achievement.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) company match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
CEU stipend and incentive program
Clinical Supervision provided
Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
M-F / Weekend availability preferred
Ability to commute/relocate:
Monument, CO 80132: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before
starting work (Required)
Experience:
Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Sunshine Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
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