Job description

COUNSELOR I
Job description

Employee Name: _____________________________

ALTERNATE TITLE: Click here to enter text. DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services/Outpatient

JOB CODE: CNSL1F REPORTS TO: Director-Out

POSITION TYPE: Direct Care FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide treatment and support to patient in recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

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.

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

May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.

May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.

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

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

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

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred. Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

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

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Never/

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33% of time

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45-66% of time

Contin.

67-100% of time

LIFT/CARRY

1 to 10 lbs.

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51 to 75 lbs.

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76 to 100 lbs.

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PUSH/PULL

1 to 10 lbs.

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51 to 75 lbs.

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76 to 100 lbs.

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MOVEMENT

Bend/Stoop/Twist

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Kneel/Crawl

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Reach Above Shoulders

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Reach Below Shoulders

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Repetitive Arm Use

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Repetitive Wrist Use

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Repetitive Hand Use

• Grasping

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• Squeezing

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Even Walking Surface

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Occas.

33% of time

Freq.

45-66% of time

Contin.

67-100% of time

EQUIPMENT USE & OPERATION

Motor Vehicles

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WORK WITH/NEAR

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ENVIRONMENT

Indoors

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Outdoors

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Extreme Heat

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VISION REQUIREMENTS

Depth Perception

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Less than 20 Inches

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Color Vision

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Peripheral Vision

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ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (including clarification of any of the above)

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon business needs and at the request of Facility.

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

I have received a copy of the job description for the position I am being offered / for my current position:

Job Title: COUNSELOR I Department: Clinical Services

Approved Date: 5/1/2018 Revised Date: 5/1/2018

I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I completely understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my department without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or the HR department.

I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my pay are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description to the satisfaction of my immediate supervisor. I understand that I am an employee at will and this job description and my acknowledgement of it does not constitute an employment contract.

I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.

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Employee Name

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Employee Signature Date Signed

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peachtree Corners, GA 30092: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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