Lead Addiction Counselor — Drive Recovery & Family Support

Northern Path Recovery; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Path Recovery Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Lead Counselor to provide comprehensive addiction treatment and counseling services in an on-site setting. You will assess clients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and lead group, individual, and family sessions with a focus on evidence-based practices.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of post-Master’s experience, active licensure, CPR and de-escalation training, and strong documentation skills

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 2+ years of post-Master’s degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field required.
• Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• Licensure status per state agency regulations that allows for supervision of other entry level clinicians is preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focusing on history, current presentation, problem areas, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services as required by the program.
• Develop and review initial treatment plans and progress notes.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions and apply evidence-based treatments.
• Educate clients and families about substance abuse/psychiatric issues.
• Document all client care, treatment and incidents clearly and timely.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Plan and document aftercare for clients and coordinate with insurers and referrals.
• Possibly train new staff and guide other clinical team members.

Skills

Client assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication with clients

Education/training

Education

Master’s degree in social services/addictions/mental health

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid training

Job description

Northern Path Recovery Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Lead Counselor to provide comprehensive addiction treatment and counseling services in an on-site setting. You will assess clients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and lead group, individual, and family sessions with a focus on evidence-based practices.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of post-Master’s experience, active licensure, CPR and de-escalation training, and strong documentation skills