Counselor

The Aviary Recovery Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aviary Recovery Center in Missouri seeks a Counselor II to provide treatment, counseling, and support to clients recovering from addictions, including alcohol and drugs, and related mental health issues. This onsite role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, group and individual sessions, crisis intervention, and aftercare planning.

Responsibilities include documenting care, liaising with insurers and referral sources, and conducting educational workshops within the hospital and

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree with 3+ years post-bachelor experience or master's degree with 1+ year post-master experience in addictions/counseling.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Must have current licensure/certification as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state.
• CPR and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services.
• Develop and review initial treatment plans and progress notes.
• Lead group, individual, or family counseling sessions using evidence-based treatments.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Document all care, treatment and incidents clearly and timely.
• Plan and document aftercare for clients.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Educational workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/addictions/mental health or related field

Master's degree in social services/addictions/mental health or related field

Job description

Counselor | The Aviary Recovery Center | Eolia, Missouri

About the Job

Purpose statement: The Counselor Two 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and 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.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field
• OR master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Master's degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Must have current and valid licensure or certifications 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 The Aviary Recovery Center?

The Aviary Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Aviary Recovery Center is an EOE.

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