Senior Substance Use Counselor — Clinical Lead & Mentor

Mirror Lake Recovery Center; Burns (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mirror Lake Recovery Center seeks a dedicated Substance Use Counselor IV to join our clinical team. The senior‑level role provides advanced services, including assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and crisis support, while mentoring junior staff and guiding program development.

We value collaborative, patient‑centered care and offer a sign-on bonus. This position leads clinical activities and ensures high-quality care across the counseling team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.
• Licensure or certification for counseling required by state (e.g., LADAC II, CADC, LPC, LCSW).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in substance use treatment or behavioral health.
• Strong understanding of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and crisis-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions with documentation.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities as needed.
• Facilitate group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

Skills

Bachelor's degree required

Licensure or certification

3+ years of experience

ASAM criteria

Trauma-informed care

Crisis-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Six+ years counseling experience

Bachelor's degree in other field + eight+ years

Master's degree in social or health services + four+ years

Job description

Mirror Lake Recovery Center seeks a dedicated Substance Use Counselor IV to join our clinical team. The senior‑level role provides advanced services, including assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and crisis support, while mentoring junior staff and guiding program development.

We value collaborative, patient‑centered care and offer a sign-on bonus. This position leads clinical activities and ensures high-quality care across the counseling team.