Lead Counselor - Outpatient Services

Summit BHC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Counselor provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients recovering from addictions, including alcoholism and drug addiction, or mental health disorders. The role helps clients modify problem behaviors and may provide counseling to clients’ families. At the direction of the Director, the Lead Counselor also provides guidance, training, and support to others in the facility to promote appropriate clinical services. This onsite, individual-contributor position conducts client assessments, develops and reviews treatment plans, leads counseling sessions, provides crisis intervention and case management, and coordinates care with families, referral sources, insurance carriers, self-help groups, and EAP professionals. The Lead Counselor may also help educate and train staff and guide clinical and direct client-care staff. Prior supervisory experience is not required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health, or a closely related health services field from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 years of post-Master’s professional experience in addictions, therapy, or counseling.
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 are not accepted.
CPR certification and de-escalation training are 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 based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments addressing client 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 plans and treatment-plan progress reviews for assigned clients, documenting as required.
Lead assigned group counseling, individual counseling, and family sessions; implement and document assigned evidence-supported treatment modalities.
Provide clients and families with education about substance-abuse and psychiatric problems.
Complete documentation related to client care, treatment, and incidents promptly and clearly.
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 the appropriate level of care and whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May help educate and train staff on therapeutic interventions and train new clinical staff members.
May guide clinical and direct client-care staff by providing direction and clinical recommendations.