Counselor IV - Outpatient - Recovery

Summit BHC

About The Position

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Counselor IV provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 6+ years exp in counseling field;
OR Bachelor's degree in other field with 8+ years in the counseling field;
OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with 4+ year professional work experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for clients.
Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned client.
Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.
Plans for aftercare for assigned clients.
Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Evaluates the need of the client and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Provides client and family education relative to substance use disorder/psychiatric problems.
Conducts educational workshops both within the Facility and in the community as required.
Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Facility treatment programs.
Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
Coordinates the activities of other clinical and direct client care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance.