Counselor II

Summit BHC

1d•$60,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor II provides treatment and support to assist clients in recovery from addictions and other behavioral problems, helps modify problem behaviors, and may provide counseling services to clients’ families. The position is onsite at Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Chesapeake, Virginia, and is not remote. It is an individual-contributor role. The Counselor II participates in treatment planning and continuity of care; conducts and co-facilitates group or family sessions under supervision; completes initial and follow-up assessments; prepares treatment plans; provides case management, crisis intervention, client and family education, and aftercare planning; and coordinates with referral sources, insurance carriers, self-help groups, and EAP professionals. The role also evaluates referral needs and conducts educational workshops and ongoing assessments of chemical-dependence services. The employee must follow organizational policies and regulatory standards, maintain reliable attendance and confidentiality, and participate in professional development and mandatory facility training. Safe Harbor Recovery Center describes its benefits plan as comprehensive and its salary as competitive. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a social or health services field and at least 2 years of counseling-field experience; or a bachelor's degree in another field and at least 4 years of counseling-field experience; or a master's degree in a social or health services field and at least 1 year of professional work experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Counseling licensure or certification may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
CPR certification and de-escalation training are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Participate in client treatment planning and the continuum of care.
Conduct scheduled group and/or family sessions under supervision and document them as required.
Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Complete initial and follow-up client assessments.
Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned client.
Complete documentation regarding client care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned clients.
Liaise with insurance carriers as requested.
Provide case management duties and ensure individualized quality care for clients.
Evaluate client needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
Provide clients and families with education about substance use disorder and psychiatric problems.
Conduct educational workshops within the hospital and in the community as required.
Liaise with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical-dependence services required by hospital treatment programs.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives, and regulatory and industry standards.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Pursue professional growth and attend mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.