Counselor | Men's Unit

Acadia

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Canton, South Dakota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide treatment and support to patients recovering from substance use, eating disorders, or behavioral problems through group and family sessions. Responsible for conducting assessments, creating individual treatment plans, and ensuring timely documentation of patient care.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or equivalent and experience in counseling or a related field, demonstrated through instruction, internship, or certification. You will be responsible for conducting group and family sessions, assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR

de-escalation

restraint certification

12 Steps of Recovery

Job Description

We are looking to add a compassionate Counselor to our amazing Keystone team!

Keystone Treatment Center is a 126 Bed Treatment Center providing services to adults on an inpatient basis. Keystone is located in Canton SD, just a short drive from Sioux Falls, SD.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.


WHO ARE WE

Established in 1973, Keystone Treatment Center has excelled in providing comprehensive individualized care for individuals who are suffering with Chemical Dependency, Compulsive Gambling and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions. We are a nationally recognized and respected treatment center that offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment in an atmosphere of Trust, Honesty and Responsibility. Keystone is proud to offer a full continuum of recovery services including Assessments, Medical Detoxification, Rehabilitation, and Continuing care. Services are grounded in the 12 Steps of Recovery and a number of evidenced based therapeutic interventions that are designed to meet the unique needs of the patients who are entrusted in our care.

BENEFITS

Keystone Treatment Center provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

  • Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends)
  • 8 Paid Holidays and 24 Hours of Personal Time
  • Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial Services and more)
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Excellent training program
  • Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

SHIFTS AND HOURS

  • We have a full-time day position available. 
  • Scheduled Shifts are 8 Hours 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.

· Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

· May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.

· May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

· Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

· May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

· Provide crisis intervention to patients, 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 patients, ensuring individualized quality care.

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

· 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.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

· Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

#KEYTC

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.

Acadia

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders. Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community. As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
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