Counselor

SUMMARY:

This position is located in our new outpatient clinic setting and requires an ability to work independently. We provide high quality mental health and AODA services to the community. As a counselor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals on their journey to wellness and recovery. We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conducts individual counseling sessions with clients to assess their needs, develop treatment plans and provide ongoing support.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a variety of mental health and substance use concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and all residents and comply with HIPPA requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with clinic policies and legal regulations.
• Participate in regular case consultations and team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment strategies.
• Responds to crisis intervention as needed during work hours.
• Maintains licensure requirements as directed by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Participates in after hours on-call crisis rotation.
• Completes all other duties as directed by the Clinical Manager.

Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. CORE Treatment Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• Required: Licensed as a SAC-IT, SAC or CSAC, LCSW, APSW, LPC, LPC-IT or MFT.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field or in school
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently.