Counselor - Part Time

Summit BHC Henryville, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wooded Glen Recovery Center is seeking a part-time Counselor in Henryville, Indiana to provide treatment and support for clients recovering from addictions. You will assist with assessing needs, participating in treatment planning, delivering individual or group counseling, and educating clients and families on substance use issues.

The role emphasizes documentation, crisis intervention when needed, and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field, accredited college or university.
• Professional experience not required but internship/practicum preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, treatment needs and risk.
• Participate in treatment planning and progress reviews; document as required.
• Conduct group, individual or family counseling using evidence-based modalities; document as required.
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse/psychiatric issues.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care, treatment and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and seek appropriate consultation.
• Plan for and document aftercare for assigned clients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Individual counseling

Education

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

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.

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.