Licensed Addiction Counselor - Onsite Recovery

Northern Path Recovery; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Path Recovery Center is seeking a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling, and support to clients in their recovery from addictions and mental health disorders. This onsite role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based modalities.

The successful candidate will conduct group, individual, and family sessions, educate clients and families, document care, and coordinate with insurers and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or related field with 1+ year post-Masters experience.
• Current and valid licensure or certification as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas and clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and progress reviews; document as required.
• Lead group, individual or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities and document.
• Provide client and family education related to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensure timely and clear documentation of client care, treatment and incidents.
• 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.
• Engage in community and hospital education workshops as required.
• Evaluate needs to determine level of care and refer to other programs as needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation & reporting

Assessment & treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in social services/addictions/mental health

Job description

Northern Path Recovery Center is seeking a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling, and support to clients in their recovery from addictions and mental health disorders. This onsite role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based modalities.

The successful candidate will conduct group, individual, and family sessions, educate clients and families, document care, and coordinate with insurers and referral sources.