Onsite Addiction Counselor II - Transform Lives

Summit BHC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia seeks a Counselor II to provide treatment, counseling, and ongoing support for clients recovering from addictions and related conditions. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering group and individual counseling on site.

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years (or 1+ year post-master’s) of relevant experience and current licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field as required.
• Accredited college or university degree is mandatory.
• Current licensure or certifications for a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Develop and review initial treatment plans and progress notes.
• Lead group, individual or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Ensure timely and clear documentation of care, incidents, and treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and aftercare planning for clients.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field

Master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia seeks a Counselor II to provide treatment, counseling, and ongoing support for clients recovering from addictions and related conditions. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering group and individual counseling on site.

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years (or 1+ year post-master’s) of relevant experience and current licensure.