Outpatient Counselor Full-Time

SBH-Green Bay; USA; Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, LA seeks an Outpatient Counselor (Full-Time) to support clients in recovery from addictions, including related mental health issues. The role includes conducting assessments, providing individual, group and family counseling, and coordinating with insurers and referrals.

Responsibilities cover treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and aftercare documentation, with education for clients and families.

Qualifikationen

• Requires bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree experience.
• OR master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree experience.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.

Aufgaben

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas and treatment needs.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients as needed.
• Document treatment plans, progress reviews, and all client care notes.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources as required.
• Plan and document aftercare and community education workshops.

Kenntnisse

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Ausbildung

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

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

Jobbeschreibung

Outpatient Counselor Full-Time | Victory Addiction Recovery Center | Lafayette, Louisiana 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:

• 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 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 Victory Addiction Recovery Center?

Victory Addiction Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.