Description FT substance abuse counselor position POSITION SUMMARY Under general to limited supervision, provides intensive, professional counseling services to a caseload of patients, and their families, with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS • Assess assigned patients and develop individualized treatment plans. • Conducts individual and family counseling sessions with assigned patients. • Documents all counseling sessions with patients in accordance with facility policy and procedures, State regulations, and Joint Commission standards within the established timeframe. • Conducts group therapy sessions on a regular basis as scheduled. • Conducts and facilitates psychoeducational groups as assigned and scheduled. • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, as well as the current DSM diagnoses and codes. • Develops and implements appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs as clinical needs indicate. • Addresses issues identified in the treatment plans and any other clinical issues that occur. • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the group process, eating disorders, mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and other designated skill areas. • Demonstrates ability to build therapeutic rapport with patients and family members. • Conducts emergency counseling sessions as requested by staff or patients. • Appropriately de-escalates disruptive or crisis situations. • Is appropriately available to patients during times of emotional, physical, or life crisis. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS • Completion of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology or an equivalent field at a four year college or university. • At least two years experience providing individual and/or group counseling for a caseload of patients. • Must be licensed in TN as an Addiction Counselor, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker or in the process of becoming licensed. Recovering individuals must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical abstinence and must be active in support groups.