ASACS Counselor Job Opening

Implements the ASACS Counseling Program at assigned location.

• Implements the ASACS Program at assigned location.
• Develops an individualized service plan that addresses the needs identified in the comprehensive assessment with goals, methods, and techniques tailored the needs of each client.
• Promotes resiliency, reduces mental health disorders, reduces adolescent substance abuse, and develops general life skills through an aggressive, proactive approach.
• Provides information to adolescents and families about issues within the community (e.g., local substance abuse laws, community activities and services, and trends and risks within the community).
• Performs a comprehensive assessment of referred adolescents and families.
• Performs individual, and/or group counseling, and/or family counseling as necessary.

General Job Information

Title

ASACS Counselor

Grade

24

Job Family

Federal Contracts Group

Country

United States of America

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Recruiting Start Date

6/20/2019

Date Requisition Created

6/20/2019

Work Experience

Behavioral Health

Education

Masters (Required)

License and Certifications - Required

CADAC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor - Care Mgmt, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Care Mgmt, LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Care Mgmt, PSY - Psychologist - Care Mgmt

License and Certifications - Preferred

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Drug and Alcohol Certification.
• Licensed as an independent level provider (Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical/Counseling Psychologist at PhD level, (Other Master’s /licensure as LPC or LMFT as approved by COR following transcript review).
• 2 years of supervised post graduate counseling experience working with an adolescent population.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment including but not limited to: computer, phones and related media and information devices on most or all workdays.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person and/or by telephone to conduct business.
• Ability to work under time pressure. and rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.

Magellan Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position.