Counselor 2

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Las Cruces Recovery Center seeks a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling and support to assist clients in recovery from addictions and related mental health disorders. The role involves client assessments, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based counseling.

You will conduct group and individual sessions, educate clients and families, and ensure thorough documentation. This onsite position includes crisis intervention and aftercare planning as part of a coordinated care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, presentation, problem areas and treatment needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and progress reviews.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities and document accordingly.
• Provide education to clients and families on substance abuse/psychiatric issues.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care and incidents.
• Offer crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients.
• Act as liaison with insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Provide case management and coordinate community education workshops.

Skills

Client assessment

Treatment planning

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Master's degree in related field (optional for some roles)

Job description

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-Masters 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 Las Cruces Recovery Center?

• Las Cruces Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Las Cruces Recovery Center is an EOE.

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