Malvern Treatment Centers, located in Malvern, PA, is currently seeking a part time Counselor to work week and/or weekend days.

of Essential Position Functions:

• Administers assessments, establishes and revises individualized treatment goals and participates in formulation of diagnostic summaries.
• Documents patient progress in electronic medical record which facilitates UM and corresponds to goals and objectives in treatment plan.
• Completes case conference documentation in a timely manner.
• Addresses problematic behaviors in patients.
• Improves delivery of treatment and participates in ongoing educational process.
• Keeps referral sources informed of patient progress in a timely manner.
• Maintains communication with patients families and facilitates participation in treatment.
• Keeps personal issues separate from therapeutic process and relationships.
• Assumes responsibilities for case management, lectures, group therapy as required and asked.
• Maintains and sets up aftercare for all patients in a timely manner in case of AMA.
• Completes treatment plans and transition summaries on time and in a comprehensive manner.
• Performs evaluations for potential admissions and refers patients to appropriate level of care and determines appropriate length of stay based on ASAM criteria
• Involves patients in the treatment planning process.
• Facilitates transition process in an appropriate manner.
• Must complete 25 hours of training per year.
• Other functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

• Master's degree in a related field preferred; will accept Bachelor's or Associate's degree with corresponding experience
• One to two years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting
• Knowledge of 12-step recovery and an understanding of chemical dependency
• Able to provide individual counseling as well as group therapy
• Able to work in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental manner with staff and patients in order to gain confidence and cooperation
• Able to operate as a role model in speech and behaviors consistent with recovery principles
• Confident, articulate, and able to speak effectively in front of groups and individuals to provide education/training
• Demonstrated proficiency at educating, communicating, and empathizing with patients, answering questions and concerns in a manner that is respectful

*Malvern Treatment Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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