The Professional Clinical Counselor is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. He/She will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. The Professional Clinical Counselor will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments. He/She will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Professional Clinical Counselor has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed. The Professional Clinical Counselor will hold a maximum caseload of 6 patients, will facilitate two groups a week, and will provide patients with case management support when needed.

Perks:

SIGN ON BONUS $1,000 upon hire $500 after 6 months

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

96 hours of Vacation time annually

24 hours sick time annually

Supervision will be provided!

Pay Range $25 to $40 per hour

Commensurate with experience.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or related human services field.

EXPERIENCE:

• One Year of work experience in the behavioral health care setting.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Licensure and/or (Associate License) to practice clinical discipline in the appropriate state, as applicable, required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counselor and/or Certified Addiction Professional.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Professional Clinical Counselor demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, observation & Written skills.
• Professional Clinical Counselor has a knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Professional Clinical Counselor has a knowledge of addictions.
• Professional Clinical Counselor has the ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical and mental health.
• Professional Clinical Counselor has a knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
• Professional Clinical Counselor has a knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Professional Clinical Counselor has the ability to determine if a psychiatric emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
• Professional Clinical Counselor shows flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY:

• Adults

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiar with community resources
• United Recovery Project is an equal opportunity employer.