Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field, preferred, or up to 3 years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• Experience working in a residential or outpatient setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate communication skills and ability to establish a therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Advanced skills in facilitating individual and group counseling.
• Ability to relate to clients and families with detachment and empathy.
• Knowledge and understanding of addiction and human behavior.
• Experience with sustainability practices in facility management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee counselor documentation in the clinical section of each client chart and assess it for deficiencies.
• Attend and participate in clinical team meetings.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary treatment planning and updates for assigned clients, ensuring inclusion of all treatment modalities and disciplines.
• Conduct individual sessions for assigned clients.
• Facilitate group sessions, education, and meetings according to the program schedule.
• Coordinate family or conjoint therapy as specified in individual clients’ treatment plans.
• Contact family members weekly and contact referral sources.
• Provide daily clinical progress notes in client charts.
• Participate in in-service training, individual and group supervision meetings, and counselor/residential staff interface meetings.
• Ensure records for assigned clients are comprehensive, complete, neat, and meet licensing standards.
• Provide urine analysis to clients of the same gender after successfully completing the UA competency exam.
• Attend meetings or events where clients are present to observe staff conduct.
• Represent the program positively in situations perceived as marketing opportunities.
• Manage and deliver up to 25 client-facing service hours per week, with up to 15 hours allocated to administrative and non-billable duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the clinical director or program director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid sick time, time off, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Other company-sponsored wellness or support programs