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About the Role
The Counselor One provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, and assists with modifying problem behaviors. They may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Responsibilities
- Conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
- Participates in and prepares client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
- Conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
- Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
- Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation as appropriate.
- Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
- Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
- Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
- Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Requirements
- Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field.
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
- Professional experience is not required, but experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum training is preferred.
- Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the state.
- CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Skills
- Counseling
- Addiction treatment
- Mental health support
- Family counseling
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-supported treatment modalities
- Client and family education
- Documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Aftercare planning
- Case management
- Educational workshops
- Liaison with insurance carriers
- Liaison with self-help groups
- Liaison with EAP professionals
Location
- Chesapeake, Virginia
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Individual Contributor
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $27 - $29 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plan
About the Company
- Safe Harbor Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country.
- We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Equal Opportunity
- Safe Harbor Recovery Center is an EOE.
- Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.