Clinical Counselor

Addiction Recovery Care; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) is hiring a Clinical Counselor to support clients in a fast-paced healthcare setting focused on addiction treatment and mental health services. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and ethical practice as part of a dynamic team.

The Clinical Counselor will develop treatment plans, provide direct therapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor client well-being and progress from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced practice.
• Licensed or Credentialed Counselor status required or pursued.
• Experience delivering lectures on addiction and conducting group sessions.
• Substance abuse experience preferred.
• State and Federal clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts group, individual, and family therapy with clients.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Creates individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Maintains documentation and completes billing requirements.
• Ensures confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Protects client privacy per policies and law.

Skills

Recovery principles

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Group therapy

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work preferred

Licensed or Credentialed Counselor

Job description

Are you looking for the best place to work? Join Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) which was selected as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, based on surveys of our employees!

Are you passionate about serving in an environment of shared purpose and shared goals while driving the ARC mission and values to excellence for our clients, patients and team members? ARC has been leading the way and has become one of the fastest growing healthcare systems in Kentucky (and beyond!) in addiction treatment, mental health services and improving lives by creating opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny!

ARC is ready to offer you “The B.E.S.T. of ARC” (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) on day 1 when you enter through our doors. ARC is a thriving, dynamic, and fast-paced healthcare system environment where compassion, accountability, respect for the dignity of life, entrepreneurship, and stewardship are key elements of every thing we do!

We are hiring a Clinical Counselor for our growing team! The Clinical Counselor is a vital component in the rehabilitation process. They are responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts direct clinical services such as groups, individual and or family therapy with clients on the importance of continued absence from all mood-altering substances
• Participant of interdisciplinary team
• Responsible for the construction of individualized treatment plans for all clients
• Meet a minimum requirement of twenty six hours of direct client care.
• Maintain a respectful relationship with clients
• Always maintain confidentiality displaying a professional disposition towards fellow staff
• Complete all documentation by end of business day
• Meet all billing requirementsParticipate in staff and state regulatory training as required
• Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• The Clinical Counselor is expected to protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.

Key Experience and Education Needed:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work preferred
• Licensed and/or Credentialed Counselor
• Experience delivering lectures on addiction and conducting group sessions.
• Substance abuse experience preferred.
• Appropriate State and Federal Clearances

Other Qualifications to be Considered:

• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
• Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence, and positive cultural identity
• Knowledge of 12-Step Recovery Program
• Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual and family
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
• Knowledge and competency in problem-solving, stress management, ethics, and team building
• Knowledge of ASAM dimensions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
• Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work- and work-related responsibilities
• Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and healthy relationship with clients served

• ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance - generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies.

Come join the ARC team and transform lives anchored in strong family relationships, social responsibility and meaningful career paths by empowering our nationally recognized crisis to career model while being your B.E.S.T.!

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.