Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery

Northern Path Recovery; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Path Recovery Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Lead Counselor to support addiction recovery through comprehensive counseling, assessments, and treatment planning. The role emphasizes client-centered therapies and coordination with families and referral networks.

The Lead Counselor will conduct assessments, lead sessions, and ensure timely documentation while maintaining adherence to licensed professional standards.

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.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas and treatment needs.
• Lead assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress notes as required.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources as requested.
• Provide crisis intervention and aftercare planning for assigned clients.
• Document all client care timely and clearly.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Group counseling

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery | Northern Path Recovery Center | Fort Wayne, Indiana

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Lead Counselor 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. The Lead Counselor provides guidance, training and support for appropriate clinical services provision to others within the facility, at the direction of the Director.

Roles and Responsibilities:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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 Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have current and valid licensure or certification (excluding a ‘supervisee’, ‘temporary’, 'in-training', ‘provisional’, or similarly titled designation) 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.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor. Prior experience in a supervisory capacity not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, 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.
• May assist in educating and training staff on therapeutic interventions.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff members.
• May guide the activities of other clinical and direct client care staff, providing direction and clinical recommendations.

Why Northern Path Recovery Center?

Northern Path Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Northern Path Recovery Center is an EOE.

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