Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery

Northern Path Recovery Center; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Veterans encouraged to apply

Resumo da vaga

Northern Path Recovery Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Lead Counselor to deliver treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions and related disorders. The role guides clinical services, mentors staff, and collaborates with the Director to ensure quality care.

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in a related field, be licensed (or eligible for supervision) as a social worker, counselor, therapist or addiction counselor, and have CPR and de-escalation

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related field with 2+ years post-Master’s degree experience.
• Current licensure as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state regulations.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training provided).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsabilidades

• Perform client assessments focusing on history, current presentation, and treatment needs.
• Lead group, individual, or family sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Prepare treatment plans and progress reviews; document promptly.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Coordinate aftercare planning and documentation.
• Serve as liaison with insurance, referrals, and community resources.
• Educate clients and families about substance use and psychiatric issues.

Conhecimentos

Counseling skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Formação

Master's degree (required)

Descrição da vaga

Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery | Northern Path Recovery Center | Fort Wayne, IndianaAbout 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 requiredDegree 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.CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or facility.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. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Northern Path Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.