OUTPATIENT COUNSELOR (MUSIC ROW & COOL SPRINGS)
Company: Cumberland Heights Professional Associat
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of
the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a
campus on 177 acres, its a community. Our mission is providing the
highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at
risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical
dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and
healing environment, combining professional excellence and the
principles of the Twelve Steps.*Cumberland Heights Foundation
offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:** Medical,
Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of
employment* Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or
Health Reimbursement Account* 401K with Company match up to 5%
after 90 days of employment* Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning
day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year*POSITION
SUMMARY*The Outpatient Counselor provides services that encompass
the Eight Domains of Addiction Counseling: clinical evaluation,
treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling
(individual, family, and group), education, (patient, family, and
community), documentation, and professional and ethical
responsibilities). This position practices within the Cumberland
Heights Model of Care, according to each counselors education and
training, experience, credentials, and license. Counselors serve as
the primary agent of the treatment team, working closely with the
patient to create an individualized plan of care that supports long
term recovery. The Counselor position may function in a primary,
float, or family counselor role and reports to the Program Director
of the assigned outpatient division.*PRIMARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include some, or all, of the following:** Manages
a group of patients and coordinates their treatment and services
within and across the continuum of care, based on collaboration
with the patient, family, and concerned others, in consultation
with the clinical treatment team and clinical managers.* Clinically
evaluates the goals, preferences, needs, barriers, and strengths of
the patient and support system, using a variety of standardized and
empirical tools for the purposes of treatment planning.* Diagnoses
substance use disorders and/or other co-occurring mental health
disorders within limits of scope of practice as defined by
education, training, and license, coordinating closely with
physicians and psychiatric nurse practitioners as needed.*
Collaboratively creates a patient-centered plan of care to support
behavioral change toward patients goals in establishing ongoing
recovery management, including review and revision of the plan of
care as needed, as well as creating continuing care plans for the
next step on the continuum of care.* Provides a variety of
interactive psycho-educational groups focused on substance use
disorders, common mental health issues, and skills to address these
for patients and families, including provision of professional and
peer support resources internally and in the community.*
Facilitates individual, group and family counseling and/or therapy
sessions, within scope of practice as defined by education,
training, and license, utilizing evidence-based practices as
defined within the Cumberland Heights Model of Care.* Documents
clinical activities in the patient record according to established
policies and procedures including capture of electronic forms,
financial agreements, releases of information, or other information
not completed in the intake and assessment process.* Participates
in regularly scheduled and ad hoc team meetings and treatment plan
review, as well as individual and group clinical supervision,
according to organizational policy and license requirements*
Communicates regularly with a wide variety of people in
relationship with the patient, including family members, employee
assistance professionals, physicians, referrals, judges, probation
officers, etc., regarding treatment progress and continuing care
needs, as releases of information and applicable law allow.*
Intervenes in crises to deescalate situation and resolve crises,
using events as entries into therapeutic process for patient.
Performs CPR and First Aid as needed and maintains an active
certification in conformity to state regulations and company
policy.* Follows up within required time frame for SRA follow-ups,
screener alerts, or outreach efforts from patients and families in
crisis situations.* As assigned, provides clinical supervision for
clinicians seeking initial license, interns, and clinical support
staff within scope of practice defined by education, training, and
license.* Maintains clinical credentials and notifies HR staff at
each renewal period supplying most recent license, certification,
or Continuing Education Requirement. Informs HR staff and
supervisor upon any lapse of credential, including administrative
delays of the credentialing body.* Serves on a variety of
administrative and quality management teams as clinical
representative as assigned and assists with supply procurement;
office appearance and, as needed, office sanitation; drug screens;
measures of safety for the office and for other staff and for
patients and visitors.* Represents Cumberland Heights at outside
professional meetings as needed, including presentations and
marketing/development activities as assigned and assists in the
management of public inquiry, assessments, or drop in inquiries,
serves as liaison with alumni and self-help groups meeting on the
property, develops video or audio/visual aids for use in the group
or other groups.* As part of a team, provides a therapeutic
environment conducive to healing for patients and families
throughout the continuum of care.* Recommends ways to improve the
quality and delivery of services.* Ensures proper handling and
distribution of company funds as needed.* Maintains confidentiality
of company and patient information.* Reacts productively to
change.* Performs other duties as assigned.*SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES*May provide clinical supervision and/or daily task
supervision for clinicians seeking initial license, interns, and/or
clinical support staff, working closely with administrative
supervisor, clinical supervisor, and/or academic supervisor to meet
supervisees goals and to resolve any issues/concerns; provides
clinical and/or daily task supervision within the ethical codes of
the discipline, as well as within the NAADAC Code of Ethics and the
Cumberland Heights Code of EthicsRequirements:*QUALIFICATIONS*To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.*EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*Masters Degree in related
field (e.g., counseling, counseling psychology, marriage and family
therapy, social work) or LADAC I required with LADAC II preferred;
LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or equivalency also preferred. One year experience
involving addictions related treatment preferred with experience
involving age/population specific addiction treatment also
preferred; and/or equivalent experience in job related activities;
addiction specific Masters Coursework and/or internships and
practicums are a plus.*OTHER SKILLS*Counseling: ability to teach,
model, and use evidence-based counseling practices for substance
use disorders and common co-occurring disorders in support of 12
Step philosophy as appropriate to individual, family, program, and
population; ability to quickly establish and maintain therapeutic
alliance with individuals and families; ability to self-manage in
order to present calm and therapeutic demeanor and effective
interventions for patients experiencing extreme stress responses;
working knowledge of 12 Step concepts and programs is a plus;
ability to be open and culturally humble to a wide variety of
patients whose experiences may be outside of the counselors own,
including the full span of human development.*Communication:
*ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English; second
language, particularly Spanish is a plus; ability to communicate
clearly and concisely in terms understandable to patient/family, as
well as in clinically appropriate language; ability to communicate
in a collaborative strengths-based manner that builds
relationships, including those among the team*Technology:*
proficient in use of Microsoft Outlook applications with ability to
quickly learn and utilize specialty software, including electronic
medical record; proficient in use of current video technology, as
well as the use of various forms of media (slide decks, internet
clips, etc.) for teaching purposes.*Physical/Safety:* Ability to
lift and/or push pull up to 25 pounds; ability to speak, hear, see,
sit, walk, stand, reach and use fine/gross motor skills for
essential job functions; ability to move around within and between
buildings, as well as across campus on uneven and rural terrain
(River Road and ARCH campuses) in response to patient needs;
ability to perform emergency crisis intervention holds as needed;
certified or eligible to become certified in crisis
prevention/intervention, first aid, and CPR.*Professionals in
Recovery*: One year of recovery required with five years preferred;
commitment to practice within professional codes of ethics,
including NAADAC and Cumberland Heights Code of Ethics, including
keeping those codes as relates Cumberland Heights patients if one
should leave employment.*WORK ENVIRONMENT*Position is in a
residential or non-residential behavioral healthcare organization
that involves interaction with people who are experiencing extreme
stress responses, including withdrawal and/or acute intoxication
and co-occurring mental health disorders in individual office and
group room settings, as well as larger community meeting areas, in
a campus setting with multiple buildings (ARCH/River Road) or in a
mixed commercial building setting. Position may be subject to
evening, night, and/or weekend work, as well as to staying
overnight for inclement weather as part of critical staffing.Job
Type: Full-timeby Jobble
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