What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Part-time position at Mainspring Recovery?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substance abuse/addiction treatment and a passion for helping individuals navigate their recovery journey. In this role, you'll help clients ages 18 to break the cycle of addiction and return to their families and communities from a place of resilience. This role involves providing support, guidance, and counseling to clients dealing with substance use disorders, ensuring they receive the necessary tools and resources for a successful recovery.
Responsibilities Include
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
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Job Type: Part-time, direct care position, 20-30 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm, 2 additional shifts Monday-Friday, some evenings, holidays, and weekends.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substance abuse/addiction treatment and a passion for helping individuals navigate their recovery journey. In this role, you'll help clients ages 18 to break the cycle of addiction and return to their families and communities from a place of resilience. This role involves providing support, guidance, and counseling to clients dealing with substance use disorders, ensuring they receive the necessary tools and resources for a successful recovery.
Responsibilities Include
- Completion of intake after pre-assessment.
- Developing individualized service and treatment plans.
- Presenting clients in treatment team meetings.
- Conducting individual counseling sessions with clients.
- Conducting didactic lectures, client groups, and other therapeutic activities.
- Maintaining contact with appropriate individuals.
- Working hand and hand with Case Management, along with other teams involved in client treatment and recovery journey.
- Supporting discharge and referral planning.
- Responsible for meeting documentation requirements for all accreditations, state license guidelines and for billing purposes in a timely and complete manner.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
- Master's degree in Addictions Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Human Services, or related field preferred. In lieu of Masters education, Bachelors or Associates education in related field with experience working in substance abuse/addiction treatment required.
- Certification required: CSAC (or under supervision)
- License preferred: LSATP, LPC, LCSW, LMFT (or under supervision)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a human service, substance abuse/addiction treatment or other related setting.
- Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation.
- Experience with individual and group counseling.
- Familiarity with 12-step recovery programs.
- Documentation skills.
- De-escalation skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Art therapy skills.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) fluency preferred.
Mainspring Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.
Job Type: Part-time, direct care position, 20-30 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm, 2 additional shifts Monday-Friday, some evenings, holidays, and weekends.