Cumberland Heights
Weekend Counselor Friday - Monday
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Mid-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The Weekend Counselor provides direct clinical services and oversight of clinical support staff within assigned program areas. Serving as a key liaison for after-hours needs and crisis management, this role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, families, and referral sources. The Weekend Counselor reports to the Director of Milieu Management Services via the Weekend Supervisor.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
- Clinical Care & Counseling: Facilitates individual, group, and family counseling sessions within designated scope of practice; utilizes evidence-based counseling practices integrated with a 12-Step philosophy.
- Crisis Management & Patient Safety: Performs crisis assessments in coordination with medical and nursing staff; manages urgent clinical situations (e.g., threats of harm, potential substance use, psychosis, AMA discharges, behavioral escalation) to maintain a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
- Clinical Supervision & Team Coordination: Provides clinical oversight and supervision to clinical support staff and interns; coordinates patient schedules and special events for assigned areas; participates in shift reports to ensure continuous care.
- Communication & Operational Liaison: Serves as the weekend point of contact for families, referral sources, and organizational departments; provides comprehensive shift handoffs to weekend and weekday leadership.
- Quality & Administration: Documents clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR); addresses customer complaints and risk issues in alignment with Quality Management protocols; handles company funds appropriately.
- Emergency Response: Administers CPR and First Aid as necessary.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Licensure & Education: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) required. Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; clinical supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Ethics & Standards: Commitment to professional ethical codes, including NAADAC guidelines.
- Core Competencies:
- Proven ability to de-escalate crisis situations calmly and professionally.
- Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to engage diverse patient populations across all developmental stages.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms, Microsoft Office (Outlook), and presentation media.
- Strong collaborative, written, and verbal communication skills; bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish) is a plus.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to maintain certification).
