Counselor for Adult Services (Southtowns/North Collins)
About the role
Newly hired Counselors in certain clinics/programs will be eligible for up to $5,000 in a sign-on/retention bonus. Further details regarding eligibility & payments will be provided in the hiring process.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with individuals facing various mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges, employing evidence-based & trauma informed care practices.
- Provide individual and group therapy, support services for families, and crisis counseling.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharges, and appropriate client referrals.
- Respond promptly and expertly to crises, developing safety plans to ensure clients' well-being.
- Embrace a harm reduction model to promote healthier choices and behaviors, fostering recovery, and growth.
Requirements
- Minimum Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or CASAC-T/CASAC-P required.
- Professional licensure: LMSW, LMFT, MHC-P, CASAC, CRC, LMHC, LCSW preferred.
- Knowledge of a variety of common intervention techniques, common mental health diagnoses, substance use interventions and resources.
- Excellent communication skills. Must be familiar with community resources to be able to appropriately link clients.
- Minimum proficiency with Windows based software applications is required.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
- Adequate experience with community & mobile programs.
Qualifications
- Appreciate cultural diversity and be aware of cross cultural counseling issues.
- Valid Drivers License, vehicle in working condition (with valid inspection, registration, and insurance), ability to travel between sites, & Defensive Driving Course (only applicable for some of our community & mobile programs).
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
- Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
- Rewarding work experience!
- Flexible schedule
- Up to $5,000 sign on bonus* (further details regarding eligibility & payments will be provided in the hiring process)
- Opportunity to increase leadership development by coaching & developing interns
- Intern supervisors eligible for stipends at the conclusion of each semester
- Quarterly productivity bonus up to $6,220 per year (with a potential to go even higher)
- Community stipend per pay (applicable to our defined community & mobile programs)
- Language stipend per pay (if fluent in another language that supports our clients)
- Shift stipend (applicable to our residential programs)
- Variety of student loan forgiveness programs
- Multiple and diverse health insurance options
- Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
- Tuition reimbursement
- CASAC certification tuition support
- Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
- Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Pay
Salary Range Determined based on education, level of licensure/certification, and experience.
Unlicensed Counselors 35 hours per week: $43,500-$51,986.53 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time
37.5 hours per week: $46,607.14-$55,699.85 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time
40 hours per week: $49,714.28-$59,413.17 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time
Licensed Counselors 35 hours per week: $45,500-$57,961.99 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time
37.5 hours per week: $48,750-$62,102.13 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time
40 hours per week: $52,000-$66,242.27 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time
Schedule
- Part time includes any hours between 18-34 hours per week
- Full time includes 35, 37.5, or 40 hours per week
- Schedule may vary based on program but are typically Monday-Friday
- Some programs may require evening and weekend availability (if that interests you, please let us know when we contact you)
- Hybrid between in office and remote work may be an option for many of our programs