Outpatient Counselor Full-Time

Victory Addiction Recovery Center; Lafayette (LA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana seeks an Outpatient Counselor to provide treatment and counseling services to individuals recovering from addictions. The role involves conducting client assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and coordinating aftercare within an onsite setting.

The counselor will document care meticulously, collaborate with insurance carriers, and conduct educational workshops for clients and families.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction or related field required; 3+ years of post-Bachelor experience in addictions or counseling.
• Master’s degree in related field required with 1+ year of post-Master experience in addictions or therapy. Must be from an accredited college or university.
• Must have current licensure or certifications as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required; First aid may be required.

Aufgaben

• Conduct client assessments focusing on history, presentation, and need for treatment.
• Lead assigned group, individual or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress notes; document care and incidents clearly.
• Coordinate aftercare documentation and liaison with insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Provide case management and educational workshops within hospital and community.

Kenntnisse

Assessment

Counseling sessions

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Insurance liaison

Education/workshops

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Outpatient Counselor Full-Time | Victory Addiction Recovery Center | Lafayette, LouisianaAbout 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, 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 fieldOR 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 fieldDegree 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 Victory Addiction Recovery Center?Victory Addiction Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Victory Addiction 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.