Counselor Two - LCSW or LISW

Summit BHC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in recovery from addictions, including alcoholism and drug addiction, or mental health disorders. The role also assists clients with modifying problem behaviors and may provide counseling services to clients’ families. The Counselor Two conducts client assessments and ongoing assessments of chemical-dependence services required by the treatment program. The position prepares and carries out initial treatment plans and progress reviews, leads assigned group, individual, or family counseling sessions, and implements assigned evidence-supported treatment modalities. The role provides client and family education, crisis intervention, case management, and aftercare planning, while ensuring client-care documentation is clear, concise, and completed on time. The position also liaises with insurance carriers, referral sources, clients, self-help groups, and EAP professionals; evaluates client needs to determine the appropriate level of care and whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed; and conducts educational workshops in the hospital and community as required. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, Iowa.

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; alternatively, 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 licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor, as required by the state agency.
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.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments focused on history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need, and risk.
Conduct ongoing assessments of 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, individual, or family counseling sessions and implement assigned evidence-supported treatment modalities, documenting as required.
Provide clients and families with education related to 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.
Liaise between referral sources and clients.
Provide case management to ensure individualized quality care for clients.
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.