Counselor - Drug and Alcohol

Tueller Counseling; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (full-time)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Simple IRA 3% match

Life Insurance

Sterling Medical Membership

CEU Membership

Loan repayment program

Job summary

Tueller Counseling seeks qualified counselors in Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg, and client homes. The role collaborates with clients and families to identify goals, apply evidence-based treatments, and document progress.

Responsibilities include psychotherapy, comprehensive diagnoses, treatment and pharmaceutical management planning, and adherence to licensure requirements. Offices are in multiple locations with client-home options.

Qualifications

• Must be one of the listed licenses or certifications.
• Work from individualized treatment plans.
• Complete comprehensive diagnoses.
• Develop psychotherapy and pharmaceutical management plans with client/guardian.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals, couples, and families using evidence-based techniques.
• Complete comprehensive diagnoses for clients.
• Develop treatment plans with objectives with client/guardian.
• Develop pharmaceutical management plans as needed.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Submit progress notes by Sunday night 11:59 PM.
• Review patient plans at 90, 180, and 270 days.
• Maintain documentation and licensure with background checks.

Skills

Counseling skills

Documentation

Evidence-based treatment

Education

Licensed psychologist

Licensed LCSW

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor

MAC – Master Addictions Counselor

Northwest Indian Alcohol/Drug Specialist Certification

IDAPA 201 grandfathering

Job description

Description

Full-time and part-time positions available!

Purpose:

Collaborate with client and family to identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil with SUD or co-occurring diagnosis. Counselors seek to; improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; promote behavior change; and provide accurate documentation of efforts.

Qualifications:

• Must be one of the following: licensed psychologist, licensed psychologist extender, licensed MSW, licensed LCSW, licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed Professional Counselor, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
• OR Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor
• OR Advanced Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor
• OR Northwest Indian Alcohol/Drug Specialist Certification
• OR Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
• OR be grandfathered in according to IDAPA 201

Department:

Clinical

Supervised by:

Clinical Supervisor

Positions supervised:

None

Location:

Idaho Falls office, Rigby office, Rexburg office, client home (as assigned or agreed upon at time of hire)

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance paid for by company for full time employees
• Dental Insurance is available
• Vision Insurance is available
• Simple IRA with 3% company match
• Life Insurance options
• Sterling Medical Membership provided for fulltime employees (and family)
• CEU membership provided for fulltime employees
• Loan repayment program

Requirements

Job functions, responsibilities and authority:

• Working from a client's Individualized Treatment Plan, counsel individuals, couples, and families as assigned using evidence-based treatment techniques.
• Complete Comprehensive Diagnoses for clients.
• Along with client and/or parent/guardian, determine objectives and tasks for clients; develop Psychotherapy treatment plan.
• Along with client and/or parent/guardian, determine objectives and tasks for clients; develop Pharmaceutical Management plan.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Document and submit all clinical progress notes by the following Sunday night at 11:59 PM.
• Review counseling clients' psychotherapy plan every 90, 180, & 270 days.
• Perform annual renewals for assigned clients and submit applicable documentation within the appropriate timeframe.
• Comply with any Insurance Carrier requirements to treat.
• Communicate pertinent treatment information to client, family, multidisciplinary team, and supervisor(s).
• Report abuse as needed (see Tueller Counseling Services Policy and Procedure #320)
• Maintain all required documentation for employee file including a current enhanced background check and licensure.