Counselor 2

Summit BHC•Las Cruces, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to help clients recover from addictions, including alcoholism and drug addiction, or mental health disorders. The role assists clients in modifying problem behaviors and may provide counseling services to clients’ families. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Counselor conducts client assessments, develops and reviews treatment plans, leads assigned counseling sessions, and provides education, crisis intervention, case management, and aftercare planning. The role also coordinates with insurance carriers, referral sources, self-help groups, and EAP professionals, and evaluates client needs to determine appropriate levels of care and whether referrals are needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health, or a closely related health services field, plus at least 3 years of post-bachelor’s professional experience in addictions or counseling; or a master’s degree in one of these fields, plus at least 1 year of post-master’s professional experience in addictions, therapy, or counseling.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Current and valid state-agency licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor.
CPR certification and de-escalation training are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments to identify client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical treatment needs, and risk.
Conduct ongoing assessments of the chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned, documenting as required.
Lead assigned group counseling, individual sessions, or family sessions; implement assigned evidence-supported treatment modalities and document services.
Provide clients and families with education about substance abuse and psychiatric problems.
Complete documentation regarding client care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients as needed.
Plan and complete required aftercare documentation for assigned clients.
Liaise with insurance carriers as requested and between referral sources and clients.
Provide case management duties to ensure individualized, quality care.
Conduct educational workshops within the hospital and in the community as required.
Serve as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Evaluate client needs to determine the appropriate level of care and whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.