Drug and Alcohol Counselor

New Perspectives White Deer Run is looking for FT Counselors!

This candidate must have a Bachelors degree and be enrolled in a Master's program or have already obtained a Master's degree.

Are you ready to jump into an exciting career opportunity that will provide an opportunity to save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis?

White Deer Run Behavioral Health System is one of the leading providers of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Pennsylvania. The White Deer Run philosophy simply states that each patient will be treated as an individual, receiving treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.

As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at White Deer Run some of the duties performed are:

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 patient.

May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

Insure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.

May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

Provide crisis intervention to patient, 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 patient, insuring individualized quality care.

Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts

Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance and AD&D

401K (with match)

THE ABILITY TO SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE!