Counselor Two - Recovery

Ivory Plains Recovery; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center is seeking a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling and support for clients recovering from addictions. This onsite role focuses on assessments, treatment planning and delivering group, individual and family sessions using evidence-based modalities.

Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with insurers and referral sources, offering crisis intervention, and planning aftercare.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of post-bachelor experience, or Master’s degree with 1+ year in addictions or counseling.
• Must hold current licensure for social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required; First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments identifying history, current presentation, and treatment needs.
• Lead group, individual, or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Complete documentation of client care, treatment, and incidents in a timely manner.
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients.
• Serve as liaison with insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed.
• Deliver educational workshops at hospital and in the community.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Family counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Case management

Aftercare planning

Liaison with insurers

Referral coordination

Education workshops

Education

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

Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field

Job description

**About the Job:**This is a full-time salary position. 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:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** 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. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Ivory Plains 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.