Lead Counselor - Addiction Recovery

Summit BHC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Counselor provides treatment, counseling, and support to help clients recover from addictions and mental health disorders and assists with modifying problem behaviors. The role may also include counseling clients’ families. At the direction of the Director, the Lead Counselor provides guidance, training, and support to others within the facility to ensure appropriate clinical services are provided. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position. The Lead Counselor conducts client and ongoing chemical-dependence assessments; develops and reviews treatment plans; leads assigned group, individual, and family counseling sessions; and uses assigned evidence-supported treatment modalities. The position also provides client and family education, crisis intervention, case management, aftercare planning, and referrals, while maintaining timely and clear documentation. Additional duties include coordination with insurance carriers, referral sources, self-help groups, and EAP professionals; community and hospital educational workshops; and support for staff training and clinical guidance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health, or a closely related health services field.
At least 2 years of post-Master’s professional experience in addictions, therapy, or counseling.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Current and valid state-agency licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor; supervisee, temporary, in-training, provisional, or similarly titled designations do not qualify.
CPR certification and de-escalation training required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Licensure status under state agency regulations that allows supervision of other entry-level clinicians is preferred.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments covering history, current presentation, problem areas, clinical need for treatment, and risk.
Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical-dependence services required by the treatment program.
Prepare and carry out initial treatment plans and progress reviews for assigned clients, documenting as required.
Lead assigned group counseling, individual sessions, and family sessions; implement assigned evidence-supported treatment modalities and document services.
Provide clients and families with education about substance abuse and psychiatric problems.
Complete documentation concerning 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 and between referral sources and clients.
Provide case management to ensure individualized quality care.
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 appropriate level of care and whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist with educating and training staff on therapeutic interventions and training new clinical staff.
May guide other clinical and direct client-care staff by providing direction and clinical recommendations.