Onsite Addiction Counselor: Recovery & Family Support

Summit BHC; Monroe, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC is seeking a Counselor One to provide treatment and support for clients in recovery from addictions and related mental health issues. The role involves conducting assessments, planning care, and delivering individual/group sessions on-site, with education for clients and families.

The position emphasizes timely documentation, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with insurance carriers to ensure quality, individualized care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field.
• Professional experience is not required, but internship or practicum in counseling is preferred.
• Must have current licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, presentation, risk, and treatment needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of required chemical dependence services.
• Participate in treatment planning and progress reviews with documentation.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities and document outcomes.
• Provide client and family education regarding substance abuse and psychiatric concerns.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care, incidents and treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and seek consultation as needed.
• Complete aftercare documentation and coordinate with insurance carriers.
• Deliver case management and liaison duties to ensure quality care.
• Conduct educational workshops at the hospital and in the community.

Skills

Assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Client education

Documentation

Education

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

Job description

Summit BHC is seeking a Counselor One to provide treatment and support for clients in recovery from addictions and related mental health issues. The role involves conducting assessments, planning care, and delivering individual/group sessions on-site, with education for clients and families.

The position emphasizes timely documentation, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with insurance carriers to ensure quality, individualized care in a hospital setting.