Counselor

Summit BHC Egypt, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Oaks Recovery Center in Egypt, Texas, is seeking a Counselor to provide treatment and support to clients in recovery from addictions and mental health disorders. The role includes conducting assessments, planning care, and delivering group and individual counseling on-site.

The position emphasizes documentation, coordination with insurance carriers, crisis intervention, and aftercare planning, with opportunities to educate clients and families and participate in community workshops.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduits client assessments focused on history, presentation, problem areas, and risk.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Prepares and documents treatment planning and progress reviews.
• Performs group, individual, or family counseling and applies evidence-based modalities.
• Provides client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Ensures timely, clear documentation of client care, treatment and incidents.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Job description

Counselor | Great Oaks Recovery Center | Egypt, Texas

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 Great Oaks Recovery Center?

Great Oaks Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Great Oaks 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.