Trauma Therapist / Lead Counselor - LPC, LCSW, LSATP, LMFT

Summit BHC; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

PTO package

Tuition Assistance

Daily pay option

Job summary

The Farley Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking an independent licensed Trauma Therapist/Lead Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LSATP, LMFT) with a Master’s degree and 2+ years of post-Master’s experience in addictions, therapy or counseling. This full-time onsite role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a salary range of $70,000–$95,000 per year with benefits.

Responsibilities include conducting client assessments, leading group sessions, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related field.
• 2+ years of post-Master's degree professional experience in addictions, therapy or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, presentation and treatment needs.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions and document progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and aftercare planning as required.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources as needed.
• Educate clients and families about substance use and mental health issues.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Group Counseling

Education

Master's degree in social services or related field

Accredited college or university

Job description

Trauma Therapist / Lead Counselor - LPC, LCSW, LSATP, LMFT | The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia

About the Job:

Must be independent licensed (LPC, LCSW, LSATP, LMFT) with a Master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 2+ years of post-Master's degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field required

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

-$70,000 - 95,000 annual salary

• Full-time Day Shift
• Tuition Assistance
  -Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
  -Flex Pay-Daily pay option
  -PTO package
  -Much more!

The Lead Counselor provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients. The Lead Counselor provides guidance, training and support for appropriate clinical services provision to others within the facility, at the direction of the Director.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• May assist in educating and training staff on therapeutic interventions.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff members.
• May guide the activities of other clinical and direct client care staff, providing direction and clinical recommendations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 2+ years of post-Master's degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field required
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have current and valid licensure or certification (excluding a 'supervisee', 'temporary', 'in-training', 'provisional', or similarly titled designation) as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• Licensure status per state agency regulations that allows for supervision of other entry level clinicians is preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor. Prior experience in a supervisory capacity not required.

Why The Farley Center?

The Farley Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Farley Center is an EOE.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.