Outpatient Counselor (Telehealth)
Company: Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc
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 and
eligibility after 90 days of employment Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first
yearPOSITION SUMMARYThe 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 requirementsCommunicates
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 RESPONSIBILITIESMay 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:QUALIFICATIONSTo 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
EXPERIENCEMasters 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 SKILLSCounseling: 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 teamTechnology: 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
ENVIRONMENTPosition 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.by Jobble
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