Why Join Us?
For more than 40 years we have been part of life-changing scenarios, helping others to achieve new goals to improve their lives on many levels. The Walker Center is Idaho’s premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment provider. As one of the leading treatment centers in the Northwest, The Walker Center has helped thousands of people find a way out of the devastation addiction brings to lead much more meaningful, productive lives. The Walker Center is licensed by the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and is nationally accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Benefits
18 days of Paid Time Off earned the first year and 6 paid holidays
Voluntary benefits include vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, simple IRA that the Walker Center will match at 3%
Free lunch daily!
Relocation bonus offered
Sign-on bonus offered
Fuel stipend available for licensed clinicians residing more than 30 miles from the Gooding facility
Pay range $29.00 to $42.11/hour
Responsibilities
Completes client evaluation based on assessment of their needs and complete diagnosis based on DSM 5 criteria and level of care placement based on ASAM Criteria.
Completes individualized treatment planning with clients including initial, on-going, continuing care and discharge plan.
Integrate trauma informed, person centered therapeutic interventions to clients and families.
Completes referral and discharge planning with client and family, or oversees referral completion with the Discharge Planner, if available.
Completes timely insurance reviews (or communicates needs to supervisor or treatment team).
Completes individual, group, and family counseling sessions which address the individual mental health needs of the client, including relapse prevention.
Prepares and completes all necessary documentation and record keeping.
Prepares individualized daily notes, showing accurate and personalized documentation regarding the client’s progress and / or lack of progress.
Prepares and conducts lectures on substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to The Walker Center’s policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and competency related to confidentiality and ethical standards of the counseling profession.
Attends continuing education classes and applies knowledge learned to work at The Walker Center. Shares knowledge with co-workers.
Trains, mentors and guides entry level / training counselors as assigned.
Works within a team setting- works effectively with a treatment team format, knows how to work with supervision.
Requirements
Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, the ability to learn how to use and maintain Electronic Medical Records, and have proficient computer skills.
Able to type average of 60 words per minute.
Physical and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
Self-identified person in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder must have a minimum of five years of sobriety from substances of abuse.
Must pass pre-hire requirements including a criminal background check, UA, and TB test, and receive CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
No Substance Use Disorder experience required - Walker Center invests in new clinicians to provide Substance Use Disorder specific training.
