IOP Counselor

FREEMAN; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO 160 hours/year + birthday 8h

401k after 1 year

Gym membership

Calm app subscription

Job summary

Freeman Recovery Center in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Drug and Alcohol Counselor to support individuals with substance use disorders. You will assess, counsel, and develop recovery plans, working with families and the clinical team to meet personalized goals.

The role emphasizes documentation, crisis support, and wrap-around services to promote lasting wellbeing for clients. Strong ethics and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible under Tennessee requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and program suitability.
• Perform clinical assessments on new admissions.
• Provide individual and group counseling for recovery.
• Collaborate with Clinical Team to meet client goals.
• Document treatment goals and progress notes.
• Guide clients in skills development and wrap-around supports.
• Provide case management to access resources.
• Assist Clinical Director and Lead Clinicians with tasks.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Boundaries & confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Relapse prevention

Education

Tennessee licensing (LADAC II/I, LMSW, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT)

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

A Drug and Alcohol Counselor works with individuals who are dealing with substance abuse issues, helping them to understand their addiction, develop coping strategies, and work towards recovery. The counselor conducts assessments, provides therapy, creates treatment plans, and offers support to clients and their families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess each potential client’s needs, service availability, and appropriateness for our programs
• Perform clinical assessments on new admissions
• Provide individual and group counseling, including therapeutic interventions designed to foster each client’s recovery from substance use disorder and overall wellbeing
• Work with the Clinical Team to meet the meet each client’s needs and individual goals
• Provide the appropriate documentation for services including treatment goals, progress notes, and any other documentation needed
• Guide patients in the development of helpful skills and wrap-around recovery services and supports
• Provide case management to clients to help them access all needed resources
• Assist Clinical Director and Lead Clinicians in any operational or administrative tasks

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and compassion towards individuals struggling with addiction.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Crisis intervention skills and the ability to handle high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment methodologies and relapse prevention strategies.

Requirements

• Licensed or license-eligible under the requirements of the State of Tennessee (LADAC II, LADAC I, LMSW, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• May required CPR, First Aid/AED certification

Benefits

Freeman Recovery Center offers an array of benefits for full time employees including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Freeman Recovery Center covers 50% of the cost of an individual's medical insurance as well as 100% of the cost of an individual's dental and vision insurance. Freeman Recovery Center also has a $25,000 life insurance policy for all full time employees. Employees also receive 160 hours of PTO yearly with an additional 8 hours given during your birthday month. A 401k program is also available after 1 year with Freeman Recovery Center. You also have access to a Christmas savings program, a free gym membership, and a free membership to the Calm app. Freeman Recovery Center also pays for 50% of LADAC costs.