Counselor, Behavioral Health

Freedomctr; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox County is hiring a full-time Counselor in Behavioral Health. The role focuses on developing treatment plans and providing therapy, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and relevant counseling experience. The Center offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous PTO package

Paid holidays

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Work and LSW required.
• Counseling experience is essential.
• Master's with relevant licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services.
• Document client-related contact and maintain records.

Skills

Techniques to diagnose mental health issues

Principles of emotional development

Legal and ethical rules of conduct

HIPAA regulations

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's degree with licensure in behavioral health

Job description

Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox County is seeking a full-time Counselor in Behavioral Health who will be responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients through the use of interviews, observations, testing, and other information gathered from collateral sources.

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$65,000 and offers a variety of excellent benefits including:

• A generous PTO package,
• Paid holidays,
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance,
• 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.

Based in Mount Vernon, Ohio, The Freedom Center is a non-profit community behavioral health center that has been providing quality behavioral healthcare to adults and adolescents for more than 46 years and seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals living with mental health issues and substance use disorders. We offer our staff an environment where ideas and contributions are recognized and valued. Our team members are provided a range of growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, career resources, celebratory acknowledgments, and the chance to give back to the population we serve. Whether you work with us clinically or non-clinically, you can feel the passion and sense of pride around you. Our team members come from different backgrounds and bring together a variety of expertise.

The Counselor will provide individual, family, and group therapy services in accordance with The Freedom Center's standard of care and is also responsible for:

• Documenting all client-related contact; maintaining updated clinical records for each client.
• Communicating with families, probation officers, caseworkers, and others involved in the care of the patient in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Supporting the relationship between The Freedom Center and the community.

To be successful in this position, you'll need knowledge of:

• Techniques used to diagnose and treat mental health issues
• Principles, theories, and methods of emotional and social development
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct
• HIPAA and other Federal/State laws regarding confidentiality and storage or health information

To meet the qualifications for this position, you must have at least a Bachelor's in Social Work, a LSW, and counseling experience. Master's degree with licensure in behavioral health field (LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LIMFT, LCDC, and LICDC) preferred.

The Freedom Center is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate in its employment decisions against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income, political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

For questions about the Counselor position or Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center, please contact [e-mail].