Counselor II - Master's Level Clinician

Summit BHC West Virginia, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa seeks a Counselor II with a Master's level clinic... to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders. The role focuses on assessments, treatment planning, group and individual sessions, and family education.

The position emphasizes documentation, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with insurers and referral sources to ensure individualized, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepare and carry out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Lead assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Provide client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensure all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
• Plan 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.
• Provide case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Conduct educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serve 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.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

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

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

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.