Counselor

Summit BHC; Monroe, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC is seeking a Counselor One to provide treatment and support for clients in recovery from addictions and related mental health issues. The role involves conducting assessments, planning care, and delivering individual/group sessions on-site, with education for clients and families.

The position emphasizes timely documentation, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with insurance carriers to ensure quality, individualized care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field.
• Professional experience is not required, but internship or practicum in counseling is preferred.
• Must have current licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, presentation, risk, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of required chemical dependence services.
• Participate in treatment planning and progress reviews with documentation.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities and document outcomes.
• Provide client and family education regarding substance abuse and psychiatric concerns.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care, incidents and treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and seek consultation as needed.
• Complete aftercare documentation and coordinate with insurance carriers.
• Deliver case management and liaison duties to ensure quality care.
• Conduct educational workshops at the hospital and in the community.

Skills

Assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Client education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field

Job description

About the Job

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

• 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

Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university. 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 as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the state.
• 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 Twin Lakes Recovery Center?

Twin Lakes Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Twin Lakes Recovery Center is an EOE.

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.