Counselor

Responsibilities

• Assess each potential client’s needs, service availability, and appropriateness for FRC programs
• Perform clinical assessments on new admissions
• Provide individual and group counseling, including therapeutic interventions designed to foster each client’s recovery from substance use disorder and overall wellbeing
• Work with the Clinical Team to meet each client’s needs and individual goals
• Provide the appropriate documentation for services including treatment goals, progress notes, and any other documentation needed
• Guide patients in the development of helpful skills and wrap-around recovery services and supports
• Provide case management to clients to help them access all needed resources
• Assist Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Manager in any operational or administrative tasks

Requirements

• Licensed or license-eligible under the requirements of the State of Tennessee (LADAC II, LADAC I, LMSW, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• May require CPR, First Aid/AED certification

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Working Relationships

As a representative of Freeman Recovery Center, LLC, all comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on Freeman Recovery Center, LLC and its image and perception of quality care for the individuals we serve. Interactions with patient(s), staff, referral sources, guests and visitors, volunteer(s), and supervisors must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with Freeman Recovery Center, LLC policies and procedures and set a standard and guideline to promote positive relations.