- Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic patient needs and caseload, aligned with scientific best-practice guidelines
- Provide occasional individual counseling sessions as appropriate
- Assist with treatment planning and review progress toward treatment plan goals
- Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team
- Timely and comprehensively document treatment data in the electronic patient health record
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and company compliance requirements
- Attend required onsite staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly in-service sessions
- Provide occasional training and onboarding support for new Counselor I hires
- Provide training, onboarding, and mentorship support for new counselors within the site or adjacent clinics
Requirements
- 1+ year experience as Counselor I or other relevant experience
- Master's Degree required, consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
- Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum dependently licensed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly empathetic and compassionate when supporting patients' recovery journeys
- Ability to work with diverse colleagues and patients
- Problem-solving ability and sense of urgency in meeting patient needs
- Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Adaptability within a dynamic work environment
- Technological capability and comfort operating multiple communication and documentation systems
- Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred
- Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired
- Prior experience with harm reduction a plus
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in conducting group therapy sessions and patient assessments while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Master's Degree
- Active Clinical Licensure
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Patient Intake Assessment
- Documentation in Electronic Health Record
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Patient Intake Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation in Electronic Health Record
- Harm Reduction Techniques
Soft Skills
- Excellent Verbal Communication
- Excellent Written Communication
- Empathy
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
- Active Clinical Licensure
Industry Keywords
- Regulatory Compliance
- HIPAA
- 42-CFR Part 2
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office
- Electronic Health Record Systems
- Communication Systems