Mirror Lake Recovery Center has an opportunity to hire a Counselor to join their Amazing Team!

As a Counselor, you will provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

Sign On Bonus: $5,000 

Salary: $40,000 - $55,000 / Yr

(LADAC, LPC, LCSW) or those who have already obtained their license. We provide licensure supervision hours for our staff

About Us:

Since treating our first client, we have become recognized as a leading provider of substance abuse treatment. We have earned this recognition through offering the most progressive, evidence-based treatment methods, and delivering services with compassion and regard for those whose lives have been affected by addiction. Our commitment to improving the lives of the men and women entrusted into our care is demonstrated by the sheer number of individuals that we have assisted in achieving not just sobriety, but long-term recovery from the perils of substance abuse. Our center is also licensed as a sub-acute residential facility, which allows us to provide a whole new spectrum of services for clients, and permits us to treat those with complex medical histories in a truly beneficial way.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
• Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
• Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required and four or more years’ experience in counseling field required OR; Bachelor's degree in other field required 
• Six or more years’ experience in the counseling field required OR;
• Master's degree in social or health services field required and
• Two or more years’ experience in the counseling field.  Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

                                                                                                                                         Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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