Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery

Summit BHC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a Lead Counselor to deliver treatment, counseling, and recovery support for clients with addictions and co-occurring disorders. This onsite role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, group and individual sessions, and crisis intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of post‑graduate experience, current licensure, CPR, and de‑escalation training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related field.
• 2+ years of post-Master’s degree professional experience in addictions, therapy or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepare and carry out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions and implement evidence-based modalities.
• Provide education to clients and families on substance use/psychiatric issues.
• Ensure all documentation regarding client care, incidents and treatment is timely and clear.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Plan for and complete aftercare documentation for assigned clients.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources as requested.
• Provide case management for clients and liaison with self-help groups and EAP.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Liaison with insurance carriers

Education

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

Job description

**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. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE.