Day Treatment Human Service Counselor

Daymark Recovery Services; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 31,781 - 33,103; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Spending Account

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistant Program

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Extensive Internal Training Program

Job summary

Daymark Recovery Services in Lexington, NC seeks a counselor to provide critical therapeutic services to clients in the Day Treatment program. The role involves individual, group, and family therapy, along with participation in treatment planning and crisis intervention.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work or Counseling and experience with youth. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, contributing to vital community health and recovery services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in mental health/substance abuse/developmental disabilities with the population served.
• At least one year experience working directly with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to team members.
• Participates in peer review process for therapists.

Skills

Strong psychosocial assessment skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to prioritize work assignments

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Qualified Professional (QP) designation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Davidson Center - Lexington, NC 27292

Company Mission Statement: Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Extensive Internal Training Program

Pay Scale: $23.07- $24.03/hr. Salary will depend on level of education and experience.

Summary

Provides counseling services to clients in the Day Treatment program. The focus will be on achieving developmentally appropriate functional gains and reintegrating the individual back into school. Models and fosters the moral development of clients. Plans and implements therapeutic elements of the Day Treatment program including interventions and activities to support symptom stability, increase youth ability to cope, teach youth how to relate to others, provide support, sustain recovery and enhance the youth’s capacity to function in an inclusive setting or be maintained in community based services. Works with school personnel, program staff and other professionals to facilitate implementation of client treatment plans. Maintains the confidentiality of client and program information. Assists the Program Manager as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy and subsequent paperwork.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case support activities.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
• Participates in peer review process for therapists.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Special Attributes

• Strong psychosocial, clinical assessment skills.
• Minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Education and/or Experience

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or other Human Services field and two years MH/SA/DD experience with the population served; Qualified Professional (QP) designation required. Must have at least one year experience working directly with children/adolescents.