Counselor

About the role

Buffalo Plains Recovery is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals working to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Rooted in the resilience and spirit of the Black Hills region, the organization focuses on helping clients reclaim their lives and restore their physical, emotional, and mental health. Care plans are tailored to support long-term recovery, emphasizing dignity, respect, and personal empowerment. Team members collaborate to create a supportive environment where clients can build sustainable skills and connections for lasting wellness.

The Counselor is a full-time, on-site role based in Rapid City, SD. This position involves conducting individual and group counseling sessions, completing assessments, and developing person-centered treatment plans for clients in recovery. The Counselor will monitor progress, document clinical notes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary team members. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing crisis intervention when needed, delivering psychoeducation on addiction and recovery, and engaging families or support systems as appropriate. The role also includes participation in case reviews, adherence to ethical and confidentiality guidelines, and ongoing professional development to maintain best practices in addiction counseling.

Responsibilities

The Counselor’s day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Conducting individual and group counseling sessions
• Completing assessments
• Developing person-centered treatment plans for clients in recovery
• Monitoring progress
• Documenting clinical notes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Coordinating care with multidisciplinary team members
• Providing crisis intervention when needed
• Delivering psychoeducation on addiction and recovery
• Engaging families or support systems as appropriate
• Participating in case reviews
• Adhering to ethical and confidentiality guidelines
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to maintain best practices in addiction counseling

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in individual and group counseling, including active listening, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience with assessment and treatment planning, including substance use evaluations