Licensed Counselor - Addiction Recovery

SBH-Green Bay; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center in Westfield, PA seeks a Licensed Counselor with addiction recovery expertise to provide individual, group, and family counseling onsite. You will conduct client assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with insurance carriers.

The role requires adherence to evidence-based modalities and timely documentation. The position involves crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with referral sources and self-help groups.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-Bachelor experience in addictions or counseling.
• 1+ year post-Master experience in addictions, therapy, or counseling with a Master’s degree.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focused on history, current presentation, problem areas, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services within the program.
• Develop and review initial treatment plans and progress notes as required.

Skills

Addiction counseling experience

Group counseling

Family counseling

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in social services/mental health/related field

Job description

Licensed Counselor - Addiction Recovery | Mountain Laurel Recovery Center | Westfield, 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

• 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Why Mountain Laurel Recovery Center

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is an EOE.