Clinical Counselor II - Avalon Center
About The Position
Lakeview Center is seeking a Clinical Counselor II to provide client-centered therapeutic services to adults and children with mental illnesses, substance-use dependencies, and intellectual disabilities. The primary duty requires advanced knowledge in Human Services, applying discretion and independent judgment in delivering high-quality care. The position also serves as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s-level direct-care employees, Behavioral Technicians, and other staff, and acts as a lead in direct care. Therapeutic services include assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person-centered services, and management of client risk and safety. The role is responsible for ensuring services are delivered and documented in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and Lakeview Center and division standards. The counselor must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance-use, and co-occurring services to individuals and their families.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience working with mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.
- Ability to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance-abuse, and co-occurring services to individuals and their families.
- Ability to obtain or provide valid CPR certification.
- Ability to pass organizational screening requirements, including applicable state or federal background screenings.
- Valid driver’s license from the state of residence, a good driving record, and eligibility for coverage under the corporate insurance policy.
- A Level II background screening is required.
- Drug testing is required.
Nice To Haves
- Active registration as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern is preferred.
- Alternatively, verification of completion of a Master’s program internship at Lakeview Center, Inc. is accepted.
Responsibilities
- Provide client-centered therapeutic services, including assessment, treatment planning, and direct service provision.
- Provide person-centered services and manage client risk and safety.
- Serve as a lead in the provision of direct care.
- Consult with and mentor Bachelor’s-level direct-care employees, Behavioral Technicians, and other staff.
- Ensure services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational and division standards.
- Provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance-use, and co-occurring services to individuals and their families.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident insurance
- Group critical illness insurance
- Individual short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Employee discount program
- Teladoc
- Sign-on bonus
- Federal Loan Repayment Program participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
