Counselor One - Recovery

Summit BHC Iowa, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, Iowa is seeking a Counselor One - Recovery to provide treatment and support to clients in their recovery from addictions and related disorders. The role includes conducting assessments, planning and monitoring care, and delivering group or individual counseling.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, or a related field, plus licensure or certification as a social worker or counselor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field.
• Professional experience is not required, but experience in counseling field instruction/internship or practicum is preferred.
• Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training provided upon hire). First aid may be required per state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client assessments focused on identifying history, presentation, problem areas, treatment needs, and risk.
• Performs ongoing assessments of services required by the treatment program.
• Participates in and documents treatment planning and progress reviews.
• Conducts group, individual or family sessions and applies evidence-based modalities.
• Provides client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Ensures timely, clear documentation of client care and incidents.
• Provides crisis intervention and seeks consultation when needed.
• Plans and documents aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
• Provides case management and ensures quality, individualized care.
• Conducts educational workshops in hospital and community settings.
• Liaises with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services/addiction/mental health

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Counselor One - Recovery | Ivory Plains Recovery Center | Adair, Iowa

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

• 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.

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.