Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery

Summit BHC West Virginia, LLC; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Resumo da oferta

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center in Westfield, Pennsylvania is seeking a Lead Counselor to deliver treatment, counseling and support for clients recovering from addictions and related disorders.

The role involves leading counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, coordinating with families and staff, and ensuring high standards of documentation and care. Onsite work only, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities to mentor junior clinicians.

Qualificações

• 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
• 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

Responsabilidades

• Conduct client assessments focused on identifying history, current presentation, problem areas and ongoing clinical need
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program
• Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and progress reviews
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions and apply evidence-supported modalities
• Provide client and family education relative to substance abuse and psychiatric problems
• Ensure documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is timely and clear
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients as needed
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients
• Act as liaison with insurance carriers and referral sources
• Provide case management and community education

Formação académica

Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field

Degree must be from an accredited college or university

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery | Mountain Laurel Recovery Center | Westfield, Pennsylvania
About the Job:
$10,000 sign on bonus

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.
• 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 Mountain Laurel Recovery Center?

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE.

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.