Counselor-PRN

Summit BHC•Stone River Recovery Center, CA

About The Position

The Counselor I provides treatment and support to help clients recover from addictions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, and other behavioral problems. The role assists clients in modifying problem behaviors and may provide counseling services to clients’ families. The Counselor participates in treatment planning and continuity of care, conducts and co-facilitates group or family sessions under supervision, performs client assessments, and prepares individualized treatment plans. The position also provides case management, crisis intervention, education, referrals, and aftercare planning, while coordinating with referral sources, insurance carriers, self-help groups, and EAP professionals. Documentation of client care, treatment, and incidents must be completed clearly and on time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social or health services field.
Experience in counseling field instruction, an internship, or a similar practicum through education or certification.
Counseling licensure or certification required by the state where the facility operates, or eligibility for state licensure or certification within the timeframe designated by the facility.
CPR and de-escalation certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

LCDC preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
Conducts group and/or family sessions under supervision, as scheduled, and documents them as required.
Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
Conducts initial and follow-up client assessments.
Prepares an individual treatment plan for each assigned client.
Completes documentation regarding client care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
Provides crisis intervention to clients as needed.
Plans aftercare for assigned clients.
Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
Provides case management duties and ensures individualized quality care for clients.
Evaluates client needs and determines whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
Provides client and family education related to substance abuse and psychiatric problems.
Conducts educational workshops 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’s treatment programs.