Counselor Two - Recovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Summit BHC Iowa, LLC is seeking a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in recovery from addictions and mental health disorders. This is a full-time onsite role with responsibilities including assessments, treatment planning, and liaison with insurance carriers.

You will lead group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities, educate clients and families, document care accurately, and contribute to aftercare planning.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor\u2019s degree with 3+ years in addictions or counseling, or a master\u2019s with 1+ years in the field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Current licensure/certifications as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current needs, and risk.
• Lead group, individual or family counseling sessions with evidence-based modalities.
• Prepare initial treatment plans and progress reviews; document requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention and aftercare planning as assigned.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Maintain timely, clear client care documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Documentation

Education

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

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

Tools

CPR certification

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

• 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. 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.