Inpatient Therapist I, II, III or Counselor | Adult Addiction Care at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Mental Health, Addiction CareIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's Degree Upon Hire (Inpatient Therapist I, II, III)
  • Bachelor's Degree Upon Hire (Inpatient Counselor)
  • LCSW or LPC in SD Upon Hire (Inpatient Therapist I)
  • Addiction Counselor Trainee (ACT) status or currently in the state of practice Addiction Counselor trainee recognition status and obtainment of LAC within 3 years (Inpatient Therapist I)
  • LCSW-PIP, LPC-MH, LMFT Upon Hire (Inpatient Therapist II, III)
  • LAC within 3 years (Inpatient Therapist II)
  • Current Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in SD Upon Hire (Inpatient Therapist III)
  • Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) Upon Hire (Inpatient Counselor)
  • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) Upon Hire (Inpatient Counselor)
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Responsibilities

  • Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs for clients/patients in outpatient programs/counseling, and/or as appropriate, within an inpatient hospital setting
  • Provides a program of behavioral health treatment for clients/patients and participates with physician/team planning for continued care in the specific treatment model respective to client/patient needs
  • Efficiently provides thorough addiction-related evaluations/assessments and consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis and makes the appropriate recommendations specific to client/patient needs
  • Provides educational programs on a variety of behavioral health topics within Avera settings, and within community as requested
  • Utilizes behavioral assessment tools effectively for substance abuse/addiction issues and/or mental health-related conditions and makes appropriate/referral treatment recommendations
  • Assesses the client’s behavioral health condition on an ongoing basis and effectively recognizes the significance of changes warranting a modification of the treatment plan and/or the appropriate referral-related recommendations
  • Communicates effectively with client, family, team members, physicians, inter-departmental staff and other agencies as needed/appropriate
  • Maintains accurate and concise records through appropriate and timely documentation of counseling services and any pertinent information involving client/patient care
  • Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients/patients within individual and group counseling settings, as well as when providing inpatient consultation/counseling services
  • Assists with the analysis and collection of data for Performance Improvement, projects, and community activities as appropriate/requested

Skills

LCSW
LPC
LMFT
LAC
CAC
ACT
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Family Counseling
Addiction Treatment
Behavioral Health

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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