Licensed Counselor - Addiction Treatment (Evenings)

Northern Path Recovery; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Path Recovery Center is seeking a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling, and support to clients in their recovery from addictions and mental health disorders. This onsite role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based modalities.

The successful candidate will conduct group, individual, and family sessions, educate clients and families, document care, and coordinate with insurers and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or related field with 1+ year post-Masters experience.
• 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 clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and progress reviews; document as required.
• Lead group, individual or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities and document.
• Provide client and family education related to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensure timely and clear documentation of client care, treatment and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Plan for and complete aftercare documentation for assigned clients.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources as requested.
• Engage in community and hospital education workshops as required.
• Evaluate needs to determine level of care and refer to other programs as needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation & reporting

Assessment & treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in social services/addictions/mental health

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:****EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** 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 **LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency. **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 Northern Path Recovery Center?Northern Path Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Northern Path 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.