Acadia Healthcare

Lead Addictions Therapist

Job Locations US-CO-Westminster
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 month ago(10/17/2024 10:55 AM)
ID
2024-56437
Job Family
Counselor

Overview

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO.  A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare.  The hospital will provide comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area with an opening date of December 2024.

We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude.  Apply today!

 

Responsibilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

 

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

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in social or health services field required.
  • Eight or more years experience in counseling field required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • State license required (Ex. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC).
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

   

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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

 

BENEFITS:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
  • Retirement plan with 401k match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability
  • Paid sick leave & Extended sick leave

 

Pay Range:  $51,700 - $81,120

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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.

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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