Counselor

Brandywine Counseling Inc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

No weekends

PSLF eligible

Career advancement

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling Inc in Georgetown is seeking a Full-time Counselor for our First Stop DUI Program. You will provide person-centered counseling in an outpatient setting, including individual, family, and group sessions.

Responsibilities include completing intakes, creating treatment plans, documenting care in the electronic record, and monitoring client progress. 1 year of relevant experience and CADC certification within 2 years are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree with CADC, or bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field.
• 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health.
• Within 2 years, CADC certification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling.
• Complete intakes and assessments; recommend education or outpatient treatment.
• Create a treatment plan based on assessment.
• Document clinical services in the electronic record.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Facilitate groups using identified curriculum.
• Consult with Clinical Supervisor daily for caseloads.
• Update DUI tracking system as status changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor.

Skills

Drug & alcohol treatment

Client screening

Crisis intervention

Rapport building

Independent worker

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree with CADC

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science

Job description

Description

BCCS is Seeking a Full-time Counselor for our First Stop DUI Program!

Are you eager to assist a client through their Mental Health and Substance Use recovery process in an outpatient therapeutic setting? We are seeking Counselor to provide a supportive, person-centered counseling services to individuals in a compassionate way. Please look at the highlights below

What You'll Do At BCCS:

• Is to deliver quality and competent care to all BCCS clients, to include but not limited to individual, family and group counseling.
• Is responsible for completing all scheduled intakes & assessments and making appropriate recommendation for either education or outpatient treatment.
• Is responsible for creating a treatment plan based on client’s assessment.
• Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Is responsible for facilitating groups using identified curriculum.
• Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing.
• Ensures that the DUI tracking system is updated within identified timeline with client status.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Drug and alcohol treatment clinical practices.
• Knowledge of population being served and available resources.
• Ability to evaluate and screen clients for appropriate treatment and document progress of clients.
• May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Requirements

Qualifications for the position are:

• Minimum of an associate degree with CADC, or bachelor's degree
• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field
• REQUIRED: 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health
• Within 2 years, must have obtained certification as CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• One late shift during the week of 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Salary:

• Starting at $21/hour
• Commensurate with experience, education, and certification!

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs!
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match and much more!
• No weekends!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Opportunity for advancement