Licensed Counselor - Addiction Recovery

summitbhc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Healthcare Mgmt in Henryville, Indiana seeks a Licensed Counselor to support addiction recovery. The role provides treatment, counseling, and family support, with duties spanning assessments, treatment planning, group and individual sessions, crisis intervention, and coordination with insurers.

The candidate will educate clients and families, ensure proper documentation, and connect with referral sources while maintaining high-quality patient care onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years post-bachelor experience in addictions or counseling.
• OR master's degree with 1+ year post-master experience in addictions or counseling.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current licensure or certifications as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focused on history, presentation and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services.
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress notes.
• Lead group, individual or family counseling using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide education to clients and families on substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of care and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and plan aftercare documentation.
• Act as liaison with insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Provide case management and education workshops in hospital and community.
• Collaborate with self-help groups and EAP professionals; assess care level needs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Family counseling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/addiction/mental health

Master's degree in social services/addiction/mental health

Job description

Licensed Counselor - Addiction Recovery | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Henryville, Indiana

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

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.

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 Summit Healthcare Mgmt?

Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Summit Healthcare Mgmt 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.