Counselor IV - Recovery

The Ranch at Dove Tree; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A treatment facility in Lubbock, Texas is seeking a Counselor IV to provide treatment and support to clients recovering from addictions. This role requires involvement in treatment planning, conducting group and family sessions, and preparing individualized treatment plans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with significant counseling experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and encourages veterans to apply.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in counseling required.
• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and family sessions as scheduled.
• Prepares individual treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Client education

Therapeutic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Master's degree in social or health services field

Job description

Counselor IV - Recovery | The Ranch at Dove Tree | Lubbock, Texas

About the Job

The Counselor IV provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, and assists with modifying problem behaviors. The role may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co‑facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow‑up assessments for clients.
• Prepares individual treatment plans for each assigned client.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the client and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Facility and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self‑help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Facility treatment programs.
• Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• Coordinates the activities of other clinical and direct client care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 6+ years experience in counseling; OR Bachelor's degree in another field with 8+ years in the counseling field; OR Master's degree in social or health services field with 4+ years professional work experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de‑escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

The Ranch at Dove Tree offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.

The Ranch at Dove Tree is an EOE.