Outpatient Counselor Full-Time

Summit BHC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in recovery from addictions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders. The role helps clients modify problem behaviors and may include counseling services for clients’ families. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health, or a closely related health-services field and at least 3 years of post-bachelor’s professional experience in addictions or counseling; alternatively, a master’s degree in one of these fields and 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 state-agency licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor.
CPR certification and de-escalation training are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Nice To Haves

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments focused on 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 planning and treatment-plan progress reviews for assigned clients, documenting as required.
Lead assigned group counseling, individual, or family sessions; implement assigned evidence-supported treatment modalities and document them as required.
Provide clients and families with education about 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.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
Provide case-management duties 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.