Counselor

Summary

The Treatment Counselor position provides direct clinical services in a one on one and/or group setting with individuals with substance use disorders. These services will include assessing an individual’s clinical needs, goal planning and objectives within the guidelines established by the agency and primary care provider.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides education and support through group counseling and individual sessions
• Completes a comprehensive behavioral health assessment to determine the client’s current behavioral health diagnosis
• Collaborates with individuals to develop and/or review an individualized treatment plan
• Assess, evaluate, and monitor individuals’ progress towards established goals and objectives
• Collaborates with internal and external partners, participate in staff meetings and monthly supervisions
• Participates in clinical staffing with individuals receiving TASC services as needed
• Completes continued stay reviews and collaborates with individuals in developing a discharge and continuing care plan
• Completes and submits internal and external program reports
• Maintains all required individual and program related documentation which includes, documenting the results of screenings, enrollments, service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other individual-related activities
• Mets weekly production service goals based on agency expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in social work, psychology, sociology, business from an accredited college or university or related field or four years’ experience in human services
• Certain programs may require a higher level of education based on contractual obligations
• (Master Degree) must have CADC certification

Skills

• Specific knowledge necessary for working with individuals and families engaged in high-risk behaviors
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid Leave - STD/LTD
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B (retirement plan)