Substance Use Counselor III

About the role

Mirror Lake Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Substance Use Counselor III to join our clinical team. This senior-level role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey and thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
• Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Relevant licensure or certification preferred (e.g., LADAC II, CADC, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in substance use treatment or behavioral health.
• Strong understanding of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and crisis-management skills.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required and four or more years’ experience in counseling field required OR;
• Bachelor's degree in other field required Six or more years’ experience in the counseling field required OR;
• Master's degree in social or health services field required and Two or more years’ experience in the counseling field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
• Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

Additional Regulatory Requirements

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.