Counselor One - Recovery

Ivory Plains Recovery Center; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Veterans and military spouses welcomed

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, Iowa, is hiring Counselor One to provide treatment and support for clients in recovery from addictions and related conditions. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and delivering group, individual, and family sessions with evidence-based modalities.

The position emphasizes crisis intervention, thorough documentation, liaison with insurers, and aftercare planning.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field.
• Must have current licensure or certification as 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation and treatment needs.
• Participates in treatment planning and progress reviews and documents as required.
• Conduces group counseling, individual or family sessions with evidence-based modalities and documents accordingly.
• Provides client and family education related to substance abuse and psychiatric problems.
• Ensures timely, clear documentation of client care, incidents and treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention and seeks consultation as appropriate.
• Plans for and completes documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as liaison with insurance carriers and performs case management duties.
• Conducts educational workshops within hospital and community, and liaises with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

De-escalation Training

Job description

Counselor One - Recovery | Ivory Plains Recovery Center | Adair, IowaAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Counselor One provides 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:Conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.Participates in and prepares client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.Conducts 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 to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation 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.Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field.Degree must be from an accredited college or university.Professional experience is not required, but experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum training is preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the state.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 Ivory Plains Recovery Center?Ivory Plains Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Ivory Plains 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.