Counselor
Nags Head Treatment Center
2224 S. Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959
Hours of operation – Monday – Friday, 5:15am – 1:00pm
Nags Head Treatment Center is a private outpatient medication assisted treatment program offering treatment for opioid use disorder. The mission of Nags Head Treatment Center is to provide individualized drug counseling, education and medication assisted treatment to opioid dependent adults in a safe, medically sound, therapeutic environment. We strive to provide opportunities for patients to explore, change and strengthen themselves so they can lead a healthy and productive life.
Persons hired for this position are responsible for ensuring that competent, safe, quality and professional care is provided to each of the patients assigned to his/her caseload or other team members (in their absence), in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Utilize knowledge of chemical dependency and counseling techniques to introduce effective education and counseling for patients under their care.
Persons hired will conduct individual and group counseling to meet treatment plan goals and objectives. Produce a clear and concise documentation in all areas including, but not limited to: Admit note, assessment, daily charting, weekly clinical review, staffing notes, treatment plan updates, biopsychosocial, transition and discharge planning, documentation of family sessions as needed and all summaries. Responsible for appropriate referral to each patient in need, open clear and ethical communication with referral sources; follow up of each of his cases after discharge. Motivates patients for changes, effectively perform crisis interventions, screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (group, individual, family). Appropriately and professionally provides case management, patient education and keep clear, ethical and confidential reports and record keeping. Interacts and relates with peers and other professionals to assure comprehensive and quality care for the patients. Will participate in Crisis Counselor after hours phone line rotation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Reports to Program Director and works closely with all clinical team members.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Registration with the NCSAPPB required. CSAC-I, CSAC-R, or CSAC required. If in recovery, at least 5 years of continuous sobriety required. Ability to work independently as well as with the team, ability to maintain high level of professional ethics. Working knowledge of Methasoft software a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general clinical reports and documents. Ability to respond to regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to the Supervisor.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS: LCDC, HIV/AIDS Educations, CPR/ First Aide and non-violent crisis intervention. Ongoing supervision will be provided and cost covered by company.
Job Type: Full-time
Please email resume to Robyn Mitchell at [email protected]
Posted on: January 1, 2020
