Counselor

About us

New Beginnings is a small business in Opelousas, LA. We are professional, agile, social and our goal is to provide the most modern, evidence based treatment modalities available to evaluate and treat military Heroes with issues commonly experienced by service members such as psychiatric, chemical dependency and/or co-occurring disorders related to military service/combat and understanding day to day life. Pay is based on experience.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Casual work attire
• Safe work environment
• Relaxed atmosphere

```Job Summary```

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor to join our team. As a Counselor, you will provide professional guidance and support to individuals dealing with various substance abuse and mental health issues. Your role will involve utilizing different therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, and cognitive processing therapy, to help clients overcome challenges and improve their chances of sobriety. If you have a passion for helping others and possess strong counseling skills, we encourage you to apply. Pay is based on experience.

```Responsibilities```

- Conduct individual counseling sessions with clients, utilizing appropriate therapeutic approaches based on their needs

- Develop personalized treatment plans for clients and regularly evaluate their progress

- Utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients identify and change negative thought patterns

- Implement behavioral therapy interventions to address specific behavioral issues

- Offer clinical counseling services to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns

- Provide patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients

```Skills```

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:

- Strong knowledge and experience in counseling techniques

- Proficiency in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral therapy approaches

- Applied behavior analysis skills when working with individuals with developmental disabilities

- Experience in clinical counseling, addressing various mental health concerns

- Ability to provide compassionate patient care

- Experience working with Veterans is highly desirable

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

If you are a dedicated Counselor looking to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals seeking support, we invite you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• substance abuse or mental health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CIT or License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person