Luminis Health · 2 months ago
Counselor - II PRN
Annapolis, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $36/hr
2+ years expLuminis Health is a healthcare organization focused on behavioral health. The Counselor II position involves serving as a primary counselor and case manager for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, providing assessments, counseling, and facilitating group therapy sessions.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide biopsychosocial assessment to patients as assigned
Provide collaborative treatment planning, case management, discharge planning and linkage with appropriate level of care and/or community resources
Conduct individual counseling sessions per level of care while establishing therapeutic alliance and maintaining effective working relationships with patients
Determine patient strengths; integrate patient’s expressed goals and measurement based care into treatment planning including achievable steps with specified target dates and documenting/recognizing patient’s progress
Facilitate psychoeducational and/or therapeutic groups as assigned and may be responsible for group coverage due to vacancy or absence
Demonstrate knowledge of ASAM, DSM V criteria, Evidence Based Practices, and medications used in substance use treatment, relative to the assessment, reassessment and treatment of patient needs throughout the episode of care
Maintain chart documentation, under supervision, according to Joint Commission, COMAR, Luminis Health and Pathways’ requirements
Provide back-up support to multi-disciplinary staff as needed including supervision of treatment environment if needed
Conduct drug testing (and searches as applicable) in accordance with regulatory standards, clinical judgement, and level of care requirements
Collaborate with other Pathways Counselors and staff to manage emergent and complex patient problems, concerns or other issues including cross-coverage of patients assigned to other counselors as needed
Participate in clinical and multi-disciplinary team meetings and supervision, along with in-service and other assigned trainings
Work collaboratively with all patients and staff to ensure that care is delivered to each patient based on their unique needs, strengths, values and preferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university along with college level coursework in addiction
Two years work experience in behavioral health care including individual and group counseling for individuals with substance use disorders
Current certification as a CSC-AD from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through approved Luminis Health system required within 30 days of hire
Driver's license and driving record with no more than two points
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all types of disciplines and personalities while maintaining a positive and healthful work environment
Display personal attributes of compassion, integrity, honesty and willingness to engage in critical self-appraisal
Demonstrate ability to balance initiative/working independently while accepting feedback and direction
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Flexibility to work occasionally outside normal daytime work hours
Must be able to observe and note patient behaviors as needed including during group activities
Must be able to hear typical environmental sounds including during some background noise
Can understand and operate from the conceptual basis of tasks and activities
Ability to move tables and chairs for setting up rooms for counseling
There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens
Preferred
Bachelor's in Counseling, Social Work, or Education
An applicant with 6+ years of direct addiction counseling experience, who is actively enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Counseling, Social Work or Education, may substitute this experience for completed degree
Teaching experience at high school level or above, along with 2 college level Addictions Internships, may be substituted on a 1:1 basis for up to 1 year of required behavioral health experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
Company
Luminis Health
Luminis Health is a not for profit organization that provides exceptional health care services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Beales
Chief Human Resources Officer
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