Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Asheville, NC

Since 2006, October Road ACTT has been dedicated to providing full access to those who need our outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment services. Through our Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, Medication-Assisted Treatment Program, Cross Area Service Program, ACTT Services and other specialty services we have established ourselves as a recognized leader in Behavioral Healthcare treatment in North Carolina. We seek to meet our clients where they are at and develop comprehensive and robust treatment plans catered to maintain long-term recovery. If you are ready to join our multi-disciplinary team of behavioral healthcare professionals, then we invite you to apply to this opportunity!

This position is for Madison and Buncombe counties with October Road ACTT Team

Experience:
Requires 2 years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Requires Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness

(or) Bachelor Degree in any field and 4 years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Requires QP status according to 10A NCAC 27G.0104;

Preferred Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:
High moral and ethical values
Willingness to be open to learning and growing
Interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a treatment team
Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries
Must possess a valid driver’s license, appropriate references, and transcript from accredited college.
Follow policies for ethical practice. 
Other (language, level of computer skills, etc.)
Routine mobility to include stooping, bending, lifting, walking and running. Copy machine, Multi-line telephone, cell\pager, personal computer, and fax machine.

Desirables and scope of position:  

• UTILIZATION REVIEW
• (Person Centered) TREATMENT PLANS
• DISCHARGE PLANNING
• TREATMENT TEAM
• TREATMENT PLAN REVIEWS
• CONTACT WITH REFERRAL SOURCES
• DOCUMENTATION
• CQI & TEAMS
• STAFF RELATIONSHIPS
• MUST COMPLETE ALL INITIAL & REQUIRED ANNUAL TRAINING
• CASE MANAGEMENT
  
  

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:
Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized. Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Want to know more?

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.