Counselor - Part Time

Summit BHC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wooded Glen Recovery Center is hiring a part-time Counselor to provide treatment and support to clients in recovery from addictions and related disorders. The role includes conducting assessments, counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and aftercare planning onsite in Henryville, Indiana.

Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, or a related field from an accredited college.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client assessments to identify history, current presentation, and treatment needs.
• Performs group, individual, and family counseling and documents progress.
• Provides crisis intervention and coordinates aftercare documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Case management

Education

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

Job description

Counselor - Part Time | Wooded Glen Recovery Center | Henryville, Indiana

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 Wooded Glen Recovery Center? Wooded Glen Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Wooded Glen Recovery Center is an EOE.