Counselor-PRN

Summit BHC San Antonio, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Veterans encouraged to apply

Job summary

Stone River Recovery Center in San Antonio, TX seeks a Counselor I (PRN) to provide treatment and support to help clients recover from addictions, such as alcoholism or other behavioral problems, and to assist with modifying problem behaviors.

The Counselor I will participate in treatment planning, conduct group and family sessions, perform initial and follow-up assessments, document care, and coordinate with referrals and insurance carriers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field is required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification are required.
• Licensure or state certification as required by the employing state.
• Counseling field practicum or internship is required.
• Experience/internship in counseling or related practicum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions under supervision and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial and follow-up assessments for clients.
• Prepares individualized treatment plans for each client.
• Ensures timely and clear documentation of client care, treatment, and incidents.
• Acts as liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned clients.
• Liaises with insurance carriers as requested.
• Performs case management to ensure quality care.
• Evaluates client needs and referrals to other programs if needed.
• Provides education to clients and families on substance abuse/psychiatric issues.
• Conducts educational workshops at the facility and in the community.
• Serves as liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Monitors ongoing assessments of services required by treatment programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Licensure or state certification eligible / required

Counseling field practicum / internship

Job description

Counselor-PRN | Stone River Recovery Center | San Antonio, Texas

About the Job:

LCDC preferred! The Counselor I provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for clients.
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned client.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the client and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Facility and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Facility treatment programs.
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Why Stone River Recovery Center?

Stone River Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Stone River 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.