IOP Counselor

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess each potential client’s needs, service availability, and appropriateness for our programs

• Perform clinical assessments on new admissions 

• Provide individual and group counseling, including therapeutic interventions designed to foster each client’s recovery from substance use disorder and overall wellbeing

• Work with the Clinical Team to meet the meet each client’s needs and individual goals

• Provide the appropriate documentation for services including treatment goals, progress notes, and any other documentation needed

• Guide patients in the development of helpful skills and wrap-around recovery services and supports

• Provide case management to clients to help them access all needed resources

• Assist Clinical Director and Lead Clinicians in any operational or administrative tasks

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and compassion towards individuals struggling with addiction.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Crisis intervention skills and the ability to handle high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment methodologies and relapse prevention strategies.

Requirements:

• Licensed or license-eligible under the requirements of the State of Tennessee (LADAC II, LADAC I, LMSW, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• May required CPR, First Aid/AED certification

Benefits:

Freeman Recovery Center offers an array of benefits for full time employees including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Freeman Recovery Center covers 50% of the cost of an individual's medical insurance as well as 100% of the cost of an individual's dental and vision insurance. Freeman Recovery Center also has a $25,000 life insurance policy for all full time employees. Employees also receive 160 hours of PTO yearly with an additional 8 hours given during your birthday month. A 401k program is also available after 1 year with Freeman Recovery Center. You also have access to a Christmas savings program, a free gym membership, and a free membership to the Calm app. Freeman Recovery Center also pays for 50% of LADAC costs.