Beacon Point Recovery Center:
Position Title: Counselor Assistant
Counselor Assistant Job description:
The purpose of the Counselor Assistant is to facilitate the admission process, answer inquiries and assist patients to adjust to the detoxification program routine. The Counselor Assistant documents the admission process in to the medical record and provides clinical staff with information concerning the patient's presentation and clinical needs at time of intake.
Counselor Assistant Duties/Responsibilities:
• Conducts initial assessment of patient problems and needs and reports to clinical team to initiate treatment planning.
• Prioritizes patient needs and issues related to patient orientation.
• Upon initial contact, provides information to patients and families to help them decide about treatment, prepare for admission, and what they can expect to encounter.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Philadelphia, PA delivered to your inbox every week.
• Provides tours for prospective patients and their families as requested.
Counselor Assistant Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree from accredited University Preferred.
• Must be actively pursuing or willing to pursue State Licensure for alcohol and/or drug counselor.
• Working knowledge of DSM V Substance Disorder diagnosis
• Intake and assessment experience preferred.
Counselor Assistant Schedule:
• Must be open to 1 weekend shift per week
• 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Counselor Assistant Compensation:
• Hourly rate competitive with experience and location
Full time employees may be eligible for the following:
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
This job does NOT sponsor visa's and we are unable to consider out of country applicants
If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone that you respect who would be a good fit for this position, please email:
James - James@praesumhealthcare.com - Healthcare Recruiter
Clay- Clay@praesumhealthcare.com Healthcare Recruiter