Counselor One - Recovery

Summit BHC; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center is seeking a Counselor One to provide treatment and support for clients recovering from addictions and related conditions. The role involves conducting assessments, group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, and creating aftercare plans.

The position is onsite, headquarters-based, with duties including documentation and liaison with self-help groups. Bachelor’s degree in social services or closely related field is required; licensure or certification in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Contribute to treatment planning and progress reviews with proper documentation.
• Conduct group, individual, or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide client and family education on substance use/psychiatric issues and ensure timely documentation.

Job description

**About 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.