Counselor II

Summit BHC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia seeks a Counselor II to provide treatment, counseling, and ongoing support for clients recovering from addictions and related conditions. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering group and individual counseling on site.

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years (or 1+ year post-master’s) of relevant experience and current licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field as required.
• Accredited college or university degree is mandatory.
• Current licensure or certifications for a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Develop and review initial treatment plans and progress notes.
• Lead group, individual or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Ensure timely and clear documentation of care, incidents, and treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and aftercare planning for clients.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field

Master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Counselor II | Safe Harbor Recovery Center | Portsmouth, Virginia

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:

_ Salary: $65,000 - $70,000, based on experience _

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 counselling, 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 counselling 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 Safe Harbor Recovery Center?

Safe Harbor Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Safe Harbor Recovery Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. 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.