Residential Counselor / Therapist - LPC LCSW LMFT LMSW
About The Position
Valley Hope of Grapevine is hiring a Master’s-level licensed clinician/therapist for its residential treatment center. Valley Hope provides residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment and describes its work as mission-driven, grounded in teamwork, compassion, and the values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. The Residential Counselor/Therapist provides counseling, therapeutic interventions, education, assessment, and treatment planning for patients and their families. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team, referral resources, and others involved in supporting patients’ recovery. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posting lists a starting salary range of $65,000–$80,000 based on education and experience, plus a $150 bonus per weekend day worked.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work.
- Fully independent license to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state where the counselor is working.
- Two years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management experience; experience with substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorder treatment is preferred within this requirement.
- CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to walk throughout the facility.
- Ability to work at a rapid pace for long periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist an adult weighing 100–250 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a residential treatment facility.
- Three or more years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management experience.
- Experience with substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorder treatment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
- Develop, revise, and implement treatment plans.
- Perform face-to-face assessments.
- Participate on a multidisciplinary treatment team, including weekly staff meetings and required staff development and training.
- Develop patient progress reports and establish follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to support patients’ recovery.
- Maintain and demonstrate current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and state and federal guidelines.
- Collect and review referral information upon assignment of patients and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services.
- Record treatment activities and patient observations accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate professionally and tactfully with patients, coworkers, management, and vendors, treating them with respect and consideration.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, with Valley Hope paying up to 85% of premiums.
- Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
- Up to 27 days of paid time off, based on position and tenure.
- Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- $150 bonus per weekend day worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
