Addiction Recovery Counselor II

Willingway; Inglewood (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Willingway in Statesboro, Georgia is seeking a Counselor II to provide treatment and support to individuals recovering from addictions and related behavioral issues. You will participate in treatment planning, conduct group and family sessions, and prepare individualized care plans.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years in counseling, or a Master's degree with 1+ year experience; CPR/de-escalation training may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in social or health services field or equivalent required.
• Alternative: bachelor's in other field + 4+ years counseling experience.
• Master's in social/health services with 1+ year professional work experience preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification may be required.
• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by state.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions under supervision and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Performs initial and follow-up assessments for patients.
• Prepares individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Ensures documentation regarding patient care and incidents is complete and clear.
• Acts as liaison between referral sources and patients; provides crisis intervention.
• Plans aftercare for assigned patients and liaises with insurance carriers as needed.
• Performs case management and evaluates referrals to other programs.
• Provides patient and family education on substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops within the hospital and community.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Group facilitation

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in counseling

Master's degree in social or health services field

Job description

Willingway in Statesboro, Georgia is seeking a Counselor II to provide treatment and support to individuals recovering from addictions and related behavioral issues. You will participate in treatment planning, conduct group and family sessions, and prepare individualized care plans.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years in counseling, or a Master's degree with 1+ year experience; CPR/de-escalation training may be required.