Counselor Opportunity at Residential Facility

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Generous PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Day Recovery in Louisiana is seeking a Full Time Master's Level Recovery Counselor to join our committed team. You will conduct screening, intake, assessment, and treatment planning, providing individual and group counseling while coordinating with the treatment team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, HIPAA compliance, and building client-centered plans. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in clinical mental health or social work.
• Valid professional licensure (LPC/MSW/LAC/RACL) preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in mental health/substance use preferred but not required.
• Maintain current license and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Screen and intake evaluations; assess needs and plan treatment.
• Develop and monitor individual treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Complete timely documentation and maintain records within guidelines.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with treatment team.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance awareness

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health or Social Work

LPC, MSW, LAC, or RACL

Job description

Position at New Day Recovery
Full Time - Master's Level Recovery Counselor

Description

Position at New Day Recovery
Full Time - Master's Level Recovery Counselor
At New Day Recovery, we do things differently. Our workforce are not just employees, they are members of a large, diverse, mission and values driven family who are collectively committed to changing and saving lives affected by addiction. We celebrate being an Employer of Choice committed to providing a recovery friendly and equal opportunity workplace. Drug and alcohol counselors provide addiction prevention services and treatment. Their duties include but are not limited to screening. intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referrals, reports, recordkeeping, and a consultation with other professionals regarding client treatment and services. Drug and alcohol counselors assist clients with developing treatment plans and provide support and feedback that ensures clients to abstain from substances and live happy and productive lives free of their addiction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Complete documentation of individual, group progress notes within 24 hours of service
• Complete individual treatment plans within regulatory timeframe
• Complete ongoing reviews of treatment plan with clients weekly
• Complete documentation of discharge notes of all clients within 24 hours of discharge
• Report any complaints or violations of licensing guidelines to clinical supervisor within 24 hours of being notified of violation
• Complete with client, individual treatment plan within 5 business days for all levels of care and within 24 hours for Detox LOC
• Attend consistent care team meetings based on clients’ needs
• Demonstrates and fosters the company’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state, national, and job-related guidelines for reference checking, background screening,10 panel urine drug screening, health screening, DMV (if applicable), insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Provide daily communication/collaboration with treatment team of residents on personal caseload
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions with program participants on personal caseload
• Maintain all ethical standards consistent with his/her own professional licensing board in addition to standards
• Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines
• Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health, Social Work, or similar masters level degrees
• LPC, MSW, MSW, LAC, or RACL
• 2-4 years direct experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders preferred but not required
• Thorough knowledge of causes and treatments of addiction and are trained to make decisions based on ethical and professional standards
• Maintain individual professional license in good standing
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

New Day Recovery is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our Canterbury center provides individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an environment that promotes healing.

New Day Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.