Licensed Counselor - Addiction Recovery

Wooded Glen Recovery Center; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wooded Glen Recovery Center in Henryville, Indiana, is seeking a Licensed Counselor - Addiction Recovery to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients' recovery from addictions and related conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor's with 3+ years post-Bachelor in addictions or a Master’s with 1+ year post-Master in addictions/therapy/counseling; licensure as a social worker, counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree experience OR Master’s degree with 1+ year post-Master’s experience in addictions/therapy/counseling
• Must have 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 treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress notes.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions and document as required.
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Document aftercare planning for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers and referrals sources as requested.
• Conduct educational workshops and liaise with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Social Services

Master’s in Social Services

Job description

Licensed Counselor - Addiction Recovery | Wooded Glen Recovery Center | Henryville, Indiana

About the Job:

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:

Education/Experience: 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. Must have current and valid licensure or certificationas a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.

What you will be doing:

• 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.

We seek talent, qualified employees regardless of race, gender/sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under state or federal law.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. SummitBHC 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

Why Wooded Glen Recovery Center?

Wooded Glen Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Wooded Glen Recovery Center 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.