Counselor II - Master's Level Clinician

summitbhc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa seeks an experienced Counselor II (Master's level) to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders.

The role includes leading group and individual sessions, crisis intervention, and coordinating aftercare plans. The position requires a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field with relevant clinical experience and current state licensure or certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of post-bachelor experience or a master’s degree with 1+ year of post-master experience in addictions or counseling
• Accredited college/university degree required
• Current licensure or certifications as social worker, counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problems and treatment needs
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress notes
• Lead group, individual or family counseling sessions and document activities
• Provide client and family education related to substance use/psychiatric issues
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care and incidents
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and plan aftercare documentation
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources
• Perform case management to ensure individualized quality care
• Conduct educational workshops in hospital and community settings
• Liaise with self-help groups and EAP professionals
• Evaluate need for level of care and referrals to other programs

Skills

Counseling

Client assessment

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education/communication

Education

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

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

Job description

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

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