Counselor II - Master's Level Clinician

St. Gregory Recovery Center; Bayard (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa seeks a Counselor II, Master’s Level Clinician, to provide treatment, counseling, and recovery support for clients with addictions and related mental health concerns.

The role involves conducting assessments, leading group and individual sessions, crisis intervention, and coordinating with families and referral sources. An accredited degree and state licensure are required, with an onboarding process described.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree with 3+ years post-Bachelor experience in addictions or counseling.
• Or master’s degree with 1+ year post-Masters experience in addictions, therapy or counseling.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments identifying history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions with evidence-supported treatment modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients as needed.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referrals; document all client care timely.

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

Job description

Counselor II - Master's Level Clinician | St. Gregory Recovery Center | Bayard, Iowa

About the Job

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 St. Gregory Recovery Center?

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

St. Gregory 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.