Counselor Two - LCSW or LISW

Summit BHC Iowa, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

EOE – Veterans and military spouses歓迎

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in the United States is seeking a Counselor Two to deliver treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions and related conditions that may affect daily functioning.

The role involves assessments, treatment planning, leading group and individual sessions, crisis intervention, and education for clients and families; on-site work with a dedicated clinical team and coordination with insurers and referral sources to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or related field with 3+ years of post-bachelor professional experience.
• Master’s degree holders require 1+ year post-master experience in addictions, therapy or counseling.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focused on history, presentation, problem areas, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of services required by the treatment program.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions and document progress per policy.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Coordinate aftercare documentation and liaise with insurers and referral sources.
• Conduct educational workshops for clients and families and community partners.

Skills

Client assessment

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Case management

Education & outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services/ addiction/ mental health or related field

Master’s degree in social services/ addictions/ therapy or related field

Job description

About the Job

Purpose Statement: The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, 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

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Leads 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 and counseling to clients, as needed.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
• 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.
• Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field OR master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency. 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. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.