Licensed Counselor

St. Joseph Institute, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

EOE; veterans and military spouses are

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Port Matilda, PA is seeking a Licensed Counselor to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients in recovery. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, group and individual sessions, and family education.

Onsite work, with responsibilities across crises, aftercare, and liaison duties with insurance and referral sources. A strong emphasis is placed on individualized, evidence-based care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health, or related field with 3+ years post-degree experience.
• OR Master’s degree in the same fields with 1+ year post-Masters experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments identifying history, current presentation, problems, and ongoing needs.
• Carry out ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Prepare initial treatment plans and progress reviews; document as required.
• Lead group, individual, or family sessions and apply evidence-supported treatments.
• Provide counseling to clients and families; educate on substance abuse and psychiatry.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of care, incidents, and treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and aftercare planning for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers and referral sources as needed.
• Perform case management to ensure individualized quality care.
• Deliver educational workshops in hospital and community settings.

Skills

Client assessment

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Family counseling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, addictions, 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

Licensed Counselor | St. Joseph Institute for Addiction | Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

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.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

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.