Licensed Addiction Counselor - Full-Time

The Aviary Recovery Center; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

EOE

Job summary

The Aviary Recovery Center in Kirkwood, Missouri seeks a Full Time Licensed Counselor to provide assessment, counseling, and aftercare planning for clients in recovery from addictions and mental health disorders. On-site role with family education, crisis intervention, and liaison duties with insurers and referrals.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s in a related field and current licensure; CPR and de-escalation training are required, with first aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field.
• Current and valid licensure as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify client history, current presentation, problem areas, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and progress reviews with documentation.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions, and apply evidence-based treatments.
• Provide education to clients and families relative to substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Ensure all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and clearly.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients as needed.
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers and referral sources as requested.
• Provide case management and ensure individualized quality care.
• Conduct educational workshops within the hospital and in the community.
• Serve as liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Evaluate client needs to determine level of care and referrals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field

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

Job description

The Aviary Recovery Center in Kirkwood, Missouri seeks a Full Time Licensed Counselor to provide assessment, counseling, and aftercare planning for clients in recovery from addictions and mental health disorders. On-site role with family education, crisis intervention, and liaison duties with insurers and referrals.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s in a related field and current licensure; CPR and de-escalation training are required, with first aid may be required.