Overview
LICENSED COUNSELOR
Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? Do you want a rewarding career in a close-knit and fun-loving environment? If so, Norton Valley Hope, a staple of the community for over 55 years, welcomes you.
Valley Hope of Norton is the ORIGINAL Valley Hope, and we take great pride in that. The story of Valley Hope begins and continues on the grounds we work every day.
Per CMS Interim Rule, all Valley Hope employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical/religious exemption.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with emphasis in behavioral sciences, education, or social work.
Licensed or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state in which the Counselor is working. The successful candidate can be licensed as Counselor, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, or Therapist. Candidates with the following credentials can be considered: LAC, LCAC, LMAC, LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, LCP, LMLP, LMFT, LCMFT, PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, or LMHP.
Minimum of one (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
CPR certification is preferred
COMPENSATION:
Salary ranges from $55,000 – $65,000/yr based on education and experience.
BENEFITS:
Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition Assistance – Up to $10K annually; $45K maximum benefit
Student Loan Repayment
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
PTO – Up to 27 Days per year based on years of service
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
And much more!
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
Performs assessments of patients’ needs, motivations, and backgrounds; prepares substance abuse bio-psycho-social/assessment summaries.
Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required.
Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely;
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and able to assist an adult weighing 100-250 pounds.
