Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Patient Placement Counselor

US-FL-Naples

Job ID: 2025-12375
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Clinical & Counseling
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Shift Day

Responsibilities

As a Patient Placement Counselor, you will:

 

Be a member of a national team who utilize a customer centered approach to meet with qualified applicants to complete an in person or virtual/phone assessment using the ASAM 6 dimension to determine diagnosis, appropriate level of care and schedule admission. This position requires Case Management of the applicant, referent, family members or other stakeholder’s by answering questions or concerns during the pre-admission process, including education on the treatment experience and patient expectations.   Patient Placement Counselors work collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure a smooth transition from applicant to admitted patient.

• Conduct assessments to determine program appropriateness and level of care recommendation
• Create a client/customer focused experience for all clients/referents/customers seeking services through the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EHR
• Communicate timely and clearly with clinical team and others
• Provide crisis management services in order to prevent reduce or eliminate emergencies

Top 5 rated benefits for employees:

1. Employee Assistance Program – legal services, free counseling sessions, identity theft protection, and more!
2. Discounted rate at local gyms
3. Home buyers’ assistance program
4. FREE tuition assistance program & student loan repayment program
5. 75 % off tuition at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications for a Patient Placement Counselor 1:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Active Substance Use Disorder certification or license in state you will be working:
  • FL: CAP
• Minimum 2 yrs experience providing alcohol and drug counseling (supervised internship applies)
  
• Minimum 1 yr experience assessments for all levels of care
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage outlook emails and calendars
• CPR certification or attain within 30 days 
  • Certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Required Qualifications for a Patient Placement Counselor 2:

• Master's Degree in behavioral health program 
• Eligible for license or certifcation from appropriate state
• Active Substance Use Disorder certification or license in state you will be working:
  • FL: CAP
• Minimum 2 yrs experience providing alcohol and drug counseling (supervised internship applies)
  
• Minimum 1 yr experience assessments for all levels of care
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage outlook emails and calendars
• CPR certification or attain within 30 days 
  • Certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• LMHC, LMFC, LCSW, LPC, LPCC or related field licensure

Overview:

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization.  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue.  This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

 

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment.  All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

 

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

 

We deeply value our employees.  Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Compensation details: 65300-88046 Yearly Salary

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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