Counselor I

Summit BHC Westfield, LLC; United States; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

EOE

Zusammenfassung

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center in Westfield, PA seeks a Counselor I to provide treatment and support to clients in recovery from addictions. You will conduct group and family sessions, complete assessments, and prepare individualized treatment plans under supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field, internship or practicum experience in counseling, CPR and de-escalation certification, and may require first aid.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field is required.
• Experience or practicum in counseling through education or certification process is required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification is required (training provided on hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Aufgaben

• Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial and follow-up assessments for clients.
• Prepares individualized treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care is completed timely and clearly.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Jobbeschreibung

Counselor I | Mountain Laurel Recovery Center | Westfield, Pennsylvania

About the Job: The Counselor I provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for clients.
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned client.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the client and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Facility and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Facility treatment programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Why Mountain Laurel Recovery Center?

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

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.