Counselor - IOP

Summit BHC; Saint Joseph (MO); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking an Associate Counselor to provide supervised treatment and support for clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders.

The role involves conducting assessments, participating in treatment planning, and delivering group, individual, or family counseling under supervision. Responsibilities include client and family education, timely documentation, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and coordination with insurance carriers.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No prior professional work experience required.
• Requires weekly supervision oversight for clinical training per state standards.

Responsabilidades

• Under supervision, conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Under clinical supervision, participates in client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, 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, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services

Descripción del empleo

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Associate Counselor provides supervised treatment 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:

• Under supervision, conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Under clinical supervision, participates in client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, 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, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No prior professional work experience required.
• Cannot practice independently. Requires a minimum of weekly supervision oversight for all areas of clinical training practice in alignment with state standards.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for entry level licensure or certification as recognized by the state within they are practicing that has not been obtained yet either due to requirement for supervised work experience or due to state permitting unlicensed professional work.
• CPR and de-escalation certification 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. Joseph Institute for Addiction?

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is an EOE.

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