Therapeutic Counselor

MaineGuide; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

NeuroRestorative, part of the Sevita family, seeks a Therapeutic Counselor to deliver individual and family counseling using diverse therapeutic approaches. You will collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to plan treatments and monitor progress, ensuring documentation and compliance with standards.

The role requires a Master’s in a Human Services field, 2 years of relevant experience, and LCPC/LPC licensure, with strong communication and empathy to build trust and guide participants toward

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field required.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• LCPC/LPC licensure required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to individuals and/or families using multiple therapeutic approaches.
• Address issues such as depression, addiction/substance abuse, stress and self-esteem.
• Participate in treatment planning with a transdisciplinary team.
• Submit service summaries and billing slips with objectives and outcomes.
• Attend in-house seminars and weekly meetings to coordinate care.
• Ensure timely evaluation, progress, and discharge reports.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in a Human Services field

Tools

LCPC/LPC licensure

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Therapeutic Counselor

Do you have experience in Human Services and are looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? In the Therapeutic Counselor role, bring your commitment and clinical skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

• Provide counseling to individuals and/or families using multiple forms of therapeutic approaches, including psycho-educational models and medical/illness models of assessment and diagnosis.
• Work with individuals and/or families to address issues such as depression, addiction/substance abuse, stress, and problems with self-esteem.
• Help with job and vocational concerns or parenting as needed.
• Provide assessments in the areas of mental status, personality, behavioral response patterns, relationships, and family interactions.
• Provide individual counseling and support services and family psychotherapy as appropriate to training and program participant needs.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate counseling groups.
• Participate in treatment planning with a transdisciplinary team.
• Consult with staff, insurance provider, family, etc. about treatment recommendations and progress.
• Submit service summaries and billing slips for each program participant served, indicating objectives, strategies, and outcomes obtained; complete daily billing summaries and turn them into appropriate staff.
• Attend CCS in-house seminars as scheduled and/or appropriate; attend weekly discipline meeting as well as meetings with supervisor(s) as necessary.
• Ensure evaluation, progress, and discharge reports on each program participant are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards and ethics of confidentiality.
• Provide appropriate supervision and in-house activities for program participants as needed.
• Actively participate in Crisis Intervention System (on-call team).

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Human Services field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• LCPC / LPC licensure required.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team –

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.