Counselor I

Raleigh Recovery Center; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh Recovery Center in Raleigh, NC seeks a Counselor I to provide treatment and support for clients recovering from addictions and related mental health issues. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in social services or closely related field and may involve working onsite with various counseling modalities.

Responsibilities include client assessments, treatment planning, group/individual/family sessions, aftercare planning, and liaison work with insurers.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience is not required, but internship/practicum training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Participate in treatment planning and progress reviews; document as required.
• Conduct group, individual or family counseling sessions using evidence-supported treatment modalities; document as required.
• Provide client and family education regarding substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care, treatment and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients and seek consultation as appropriate.
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers and provide case management.
• Deliver educational workshops in hospital and community settings.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services / addiction / mental health

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Counselor I | Raleigh Recovery Center | Raleigh, North Carolina

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 Raleigh Recovery Center?

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

Raleigh 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.