Licensed Counselor

summitbhc; Port Matilda (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in recovery from addictions and related mental health disorders.

The role includes conducting assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and coordinating aftercare planning onsite. The position requires a bachelor's or master’s degree in social services or a closely related field, with 3+ years (Bachelor) or 1+ year (Master) post-degree experience, and active

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field
• OR master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments identifying history, presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Assess ongoing chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and progress reviews, with required documentation.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions and apply evidence-based treatment modalities with documentation.
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensure all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is timely and clear.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Plan for and complete documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Act as liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provide case management to ensure individualized quality care.
• Conduct educational workshops in the hospital and community as required.
• Serve as liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Evaluate client needs to determine level of care and referrals as needed.

Skills

Counseling experience

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services related field

Master's degree in social services related field

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid

Job description

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Counselor Two 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field
• OR master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• 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.

Why St. Joseph Institute for Addiction?

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction 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.