The counselor will counsel individuals and groups to promote recovery and mental health. The therapist will help individuals struggling with substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health, thoughts of suicide.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Counsels clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes, coping, and understanding mental health diagnosis.

· Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.

· Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.

· Evaluates clients’ physical or mental condition based on a review of client information. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

· Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

· Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.

· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

· Working knowledge of KIPU is preferred

Education and Experience:

· Must be licensed (LSW, LPC, LCADC, LCSW)

· Minimum of two (2) years experience in Substance Abuse &/OR Dual Diagnosis
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCADC, LPC, LCSW, LAC, LSW (Required)

Work Location: In person