Counselor – Weekends – Residential

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc.; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Inc. is seeking a counselor to provide intake, assessment, and therapeutic services for individuals with SUD or co-occurring disorders and their families.

The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, offering counseling sessions (individual, family, or group), and ensuring timely documentation while adhering to ethical standards. Responsibilities include ensuring client care across programs, collaborating with staff, and maintaining licensure;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required; Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work is preferred.
• Licensure such as CDCA, LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, or LICDC is required for employment.
• Minimum 2 years of SUD counseling experience including assessment, treatment planning, and group or family counseling.
• Strong understanding of SUD, family illness models, community resources, and treatment modalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Two years in a personal recovery program may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages intake and admission procedures tailored to clients across programs.
• Collaborates with clients to assess issues, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, or group counseling.
• Completes client charting and documentation timely and accurately per agency standards.
• Maintain direct client interaction with optimal use of therapeutic time and comply with billing practices.
• Participate in peer reviews, staff meetings, and ongoing trainings to sustain clinical excellence.
• Builds rapport with clients, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Upholds professional ethics and client confidentiality, including client rights and grievance procedures.
• Works in a team-based approach to client care and maintains licensure/certification.
• May transport residential clients as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling sessions

Treatment planning

Intake procedures

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Counselors provide intake, assessment, and therapeutic services for individuals with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health disorders and their families. This role involves developing individualized treatment plans, offering counseling sessions, and ensuring timely documentation of all client interactions. The counselor works collaboratively with staff and community stakeholders to support client recovery while adhering to ethical standards and maintaining compliance with agency policies and regulations. Regular participation in staff meetings and professional development is essential for continued excellence in service delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and manages intake and admission procedures tailored to meet the needs of clients across all programs.
• Collaborates with clients to assess individual problem areas, develop treatment plans, and provide appropriate counseling services, including individual, family, or group therapy.
• Completes client charting and documentation in a timely, professional, and accurate manner, ensuring legibility and adherence to agency standards.
• Meets and maintains established expectations for direct client interaction, ensuring optimal use of time for therapeutic interventions.
• Ensures compliance with office policies and procedures, including client billing practices.
• Actively participates in peer reviews, utilization reviews, agency staff meetings, and in-service trainings to maintain clinical excellence.
• Builds strong rapport with clients, families, staff, and community stakeholders, projecting a positive public relations image for the agency.
• Upholds professional ethics and client confidentiality, including knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures.
• Works professionally with peers and other staff in a team-based approach to client care.
• Maintains up-to-date licensure and certification in accordance with professional requirements.
• May transport residential clients as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required; Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work preferred.
• Must hold appropriate licensure such as CDCA, LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, or LICDC. (condition of employment)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, including assessment, treatment planning, and individual, family, and group counseling.
• Strong understanding of substance use disorder, family illness models, community resources, and treatment modalities.
• Proficiency in computer literacy required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong organizational skills.
• Minimum 2 years in a personal recovery program, if applicable.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and off-site as required.

Background check and Alcohol and Drug Screen required.

Wage contingent on experience and licensure

Benefits: Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program