Substance Use Counselor IV

Mirror Lake Recovery Center•Burns, TN

15d•$74,152 - $74,152

About The Position

Mirror Lake Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Substance Use Counselor IV to provide advanced clinical services and leadership within its counseling team. The role supports individuals in recovery in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and includes assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, crisis support, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to program development. The counselor provides individualized care, works with patients and families, coordinates referrals and aftercare, and maintains timely, clear documentation. The position also involves case management, collaboration with referral sources and insurance carriers, and may include training or providing clinical guidance to other staff. The schedule is five days per week, with eight-hour day shifts. The listed salary is $74,152 per year, and the posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a social or health services field and six or more years of counseling experience; or a bachelor’s degree in another field and eight or more years of counseling experience; or a master’s degree in a social or health services field and four or more years of counseling experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Counseling licensure or certification as required by the state where the facility operates.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Completion of ongoing education and training as required by the state and applicable accrediting body.
Strong understanding of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders.
Excellent communication, documentation, and crisis-management skills.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual counseling sessions and scheduled group or family sessions, and document them as required.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are appropriate.
Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Conduct initial and follow-up patient assessments.
Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
Provide counseling services to patients’ families.
Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely and clear, concise manner.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
Provide case management to ensure individualized, quality patient care.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
May coordinate activities of other clinical and direct patient-care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.