Overview Mental Health Counselor (Part Time Weekends) Fire Fighters and Paramedics stand ready to help us in our most difficult times.
When we are most scared, and most in danger, they are the ones who bring us to safetyphysically and emotionally.
Sometimes, our Fire Fighters and Paramedics need help.
The work they do can be traumatic.
That is why the International Association of Fire Fighters partnered with Advanced Recovery Systems: for a place that will provide care and treatment for substance abuse, PTSD, and other co-occurring behavioral health issues.
Will you answer the call to help them?
This is a International Association of Fire Fighters Center of Excellence The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members and IAFF members only who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery.
It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work.
Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.
Responsibilities The Clinician is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director.
Clinician will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy.
Clinician will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments.
Clinician will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in coordinating discharge planning.
The Clinician has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed.
Core Job Duties Provides excellent individual, family and group therapy to assigned patients following program curriculum provided by Clinical Completes all required documentation ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria.
This includes the following documents: Biopsychosocial Assesement Integrated Summary Comprehensive Problem List Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates Individual, family and group therapy session notes Discharge summary Effectively uses therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete Effectively prepares patient for maintaining sobriety post Maintain referent contact weekly or as required by Clinical Director.
Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of the 12 Steps, SMART Recovery and Substance Use Disorders Consistently identifies areas for impreovment within the department by studying data and developing, implementing and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes Other Required Tasks: Maintains positive relationships with all staff Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the success of the organization Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs Contributes positively to the morale of other staff Performs other tasks, as assigned Qualifications COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Advanced Recovery Systems requires all employees who work in any facility or office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.
Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate licensure / certification as per State regulations Master’s Degree preferred with appropriate licensure / certification as per State regulations At least two (2) years of clinical experience in mental health field (additional training may substitute for one year Licensed in the State of Maryland with one of the following: LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical) LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist) LGPC (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor) LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker LGMFT (Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written skills Knowledge of State and Federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards We offer great benefits including 401(k), generous paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more The Recovery Village is part of Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.
The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex.
It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.
We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.