Counselor 3 - Sober Living House

Mount Regis Center•Salem, VA

3d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Counselor 3 provides treatment and support to help patients recover from substance use, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. The role includes counseling, assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and aftercare planning. The counselor is expected to deliver individualized, quality care, maintain timely and clear documentation, and demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude while prioritizing patient safety. The position is full-time and offers a pay range of $24.00–$33.00 per hour. The employer describes workplace activities and recognition programs, including monthly drawings, events, snacks and treats, employee-of-the-month/quarter/year recognition, and spirit weeks. Career advancement opportunities are available. Hiring is subject to applicable criminal-history standards for a facility licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field and four or more years of counseling experience; or a bachelor's degree in another field and six or more years of counseling experience; or a master's degree in a social or health services field and two or more years of counseling experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Counseling licensure or certification as required by the state where the facility operates.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Completion of ongoing education and training required by the state and applicable accrediting body.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document scheduled individual, group, or family counseling sessions.
Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Conduct initial and follow-up patient assessments.
Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
Act as a liaison with insurance carriers when requested.
Provide case management to ensure individualized, quality patient care.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns by providing direction and clinical guidance.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve patient complaints when needs are not met, while recognizing patient safety as a priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.