Counselor

Iron Bridge Recovery Center; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron Bridge Recovery Center in Chester, Virginia seeks a Counselor to support clients in recovery from addictions and co-occurring disorders. The role is part-time with evenings required, and compensation ranges from $30 to $35 per hour on site.

You will conduct client assessments, participate in treatment planning, run group and individual sessions, educate families, and ensure timely documentation. Collaboration with insurance carriers and aftercare planning are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional experience is not required, but internship/training in counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focused on history, current presentation, problem areas and risk.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Participate in treatment planning and progress reviews and document as required.
• Conduct group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities and document as required.
• Provide education to clients and families regarding substance abuse/psychiatric issues.
• Ensure all documentation regarding client care is completed timely and clearly.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed and seek consultation as appropriate.
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers as requested.
• Provide case management and educational workshops within hospital and community.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Group sessions

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/addiction/mental health

Job description

Counselor | Iron Bridge Recovery Center | Chester, Virginia

About the Job:

$30 - $35 per hour

Part-Time

Evenings required

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Counselor One provides treatment 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Participates in and prepares client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Conducts 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 to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation as appropriate.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional experience is not required, but experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum training is preferred.

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.
• 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.

Why Iron Bridge Recovery Center?

Iron Bridge Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Iron Bridge Recovery Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. 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.