Mental Health Counselor (Master's Prepared)

Brookdale

At Brookdale, you will have the opportunity to work closely within a team of professionals consisting of substance use experts, all dedicated to promoting lasting health and healing. Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight. You will develop an individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

• We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:
• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Position Summary

Responsible for all coordination of activities and overall facilitation of clinical flow of patient throughout the course of treatment. Overall coordination of a patient’s care while in residential services, including integration with family services, sessions, communication with referral sources, assessment of patient progress, and communication to the clinical team regarding special treatment needs and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Completion of patient assessments such as bio psychosocial assessment, patient goals and treatment planning.

Utilize multi-disciplinary treatment team to determine appropriate level of care and identify behavioral health needs that may require external placement outside of Brookdale Premier Recovery.

Facilitate group therapy and individual counseling.

Recognizing, assessing, determining, and evaluating symptoms of addictions according to ASAM and DSM V criteria.

Work with family therapist to assess family dynamics, recommend family education programs and ongoing family therapy.

Work with Patient Experience Managers to develop a comprehensive continuing care plan that includes input from clinical referents, internal referents, multi-disciplinary treatment teams, family, and patient.

Work within the ethical constraints of a certified addiction counselor and other professional or organizational ethical standards as they apply to the position.

Document treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan updates, case consultations, phone calls, and discharge summaries in the patient medical record in accordance with Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery policies and procedures.

Complete necessary utilization review information.

Contacts, oversees and coordinators all communication involving patients, referent, and family as appropriate in assessment and care planning processes.

Conducts individual and group counseling sessions congruent with 12-step program to motivate and support patient awareness, understanding, and motivation to change related to addiction and recovery issues and is responsible for fully integrating the process into the patient’s treatment plan.

Communicates and works effectively with a team, consults with the multi-disciplinary team, patient, family, and referent (consistent with CFR 42 and CFR 45) to address clinical issues both verbally and in writing related to the individualized treatment plan, continuing care, including types of care, level of care.

Coordinates communication and collaboration with internal and external customers (i. e., referents, business development officers).

Must be able to develop and present psychoeducational lectures, specialty groups relative to the disease of addiction, relapse, behavioral addictions and 12 step recovery.

Will step in for leadership when unavailable to run meetings, run point for clinical needs, and be willing to make decisions for patient care when direct supervision is not available.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Services or other related discipline required.
• Specialty training preferred (MI, DBT, Art Therapy, MBSR, CPT, CBT).
• Experience in lifespan developmental issues.
• Experience in facilitating group therapy.
• CADC Preferred.
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Sunday to Tuesday
• Work Location: On-Site in Scotrun, PA
• Compensation: Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000/annually

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.