Counselor | Iron Bridge Recovery Center | Chester, Virginia
About the Job:
The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Weekends and Evenings Required
Pay Range 68,000-83,000 Annually
- Complimentary Continued Education
- $3000 per year Tuition Assistance
- Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
- Flex Pay-Daily pay option
- PTO package
- Much more!
Roles and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
- Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
- Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
- Leads 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 and counseling to clients, as needed.
- Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
- Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
- Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
- 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.
- Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains regulatory and industry standards.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Meets expectations as an exempt employee to work additional hours as required to meet facility needs and project deadlines.
- Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development of self and attends all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
- Maintains professionalism and confidentiality of facility employees and patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field
- OR master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
- 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.
WORK LOCATION:
This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
Why Iron Bridge Recovery Center?Iron Bridge Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Iron Bridge Recovery Center is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. 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.