ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

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

Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patient.

May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.

May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.

May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred with two or more years of experience in counseling field;

OR Bachelor's degree in other field with four or more years’ experience in the counseling field;

OR Master's degree in social or health services field with one year professional work experience;

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.

First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)

For the 5th consecutive year, Wilmington Treatment Center has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the best Addiction Treatment Centers in the US.  We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC.  What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.