Counselor II

Raleigh Recovery Center; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh Recovery Center in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions and related mental health concerns. You will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, lead group and individual sessions, and document progress in the client chart onsite.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social services or related field with 3+ years or a master’s with 1+ year, plus active licensure.

Qualifications

• Assess client needs and risk, plan treatment
• Lead group, individual or family sessions with evidence-based approaches
• Document progress and maintain clear records

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focused on history, current presentation and need for treatment
• Lead assigned group or individual counseling sessions and implement evidence-based modalities
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed
• Document care, treatment and incidents promptly and clearly
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referrals as requested
• Deliver educational workshops for clients and families
• Evaluate level of care needs and appropriate referrals

Skills

Client assessment

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Master’s degree in social services or related field

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 Raleigh Recovery Center?Raleigh Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Raleigh Recovery Center is an EOE.