Counselor One - Recovery

Ivory Plains Recovery; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center is seeking a Counselor One to provide treatment and support for clients in recovery from addictions and related mental health issues. You will conduct assessments, participate in treatment planning, and lead group and individual sessions while accurately documenting care.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with self-help groups. This onsite position requires a bachelor’s degree in a social services field and licensure per

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or related field.
• Professional experience is not required but internship or practicum in counseling is preferred.
• Licensure or certification as social worker, counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client assessments focused on history, current presentation, needs, and risk.
• Prepares and reviews treatment plans and progress.
• Provides individual, group, and family counseling sessions and documents care.
• Offers crisis intervention and coordinates aftercare planning.
• Acts as liaison with insurance carriers and provides case management when needed.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/related field

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.