What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Counselors position at Preferred Child & Family Services?
Preferred Child & Family Services is seeking compassionate, motivated, and qualified Mental Health Counselors and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors to join our growing team.
We provide services to individuals experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders, including individuals participating in Adult Treatment Court. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families while working alongside a supportive behavioral health team.
We are currently accepting applications for full-time, part-time, counseling internship, and practicum positions.
What You'll Do
As a Counselor with Preferred Child & Family Services, you will provide individualized and group-based therapeutic services while helping clients work toward meaningful and sustainable recovery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide individual counseling to clients experiencing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each client's needs and goals.
- Complete 90-day treatment plan reviews, progress updates, and discharge documentation.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and personalized clinical documentation and daily notes.
- Monitor and document client progress toward treatment goals.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all applicable ethical and professional standards.
- Collaborate with clients, treatment teams, courts, and community partners when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
- Use electronic record/CRM systems as required.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for professionals who are compassionate, dependable, ethical, and committed to helping people achieve positive change.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- A current Idaho license as a LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent mental health professional, as applicable to the position.
- Certification or licensure as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, as applicable.
- Strong understanding of professional ethics, confidentiality, and appropriate clinical boundaries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing complex or co-occurring behavioral health needs.
Experience with a CRM or electronic health record system is helpful but not required.
Successful completion of an enhanced background check through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare upon hiring required.
We are accepting applications for counseling interns and practicum students.
This may be an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges while developing your clinical skills under appropriate supervision.
What We Offer
We value our employees and strive to provide flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Benefits and perks include:
- Flexible scheduling
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Opportunities for remote work for appropriately licensed Idaho providers
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for professional development and clinical experience
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Compensation is based on experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Higher compensation may be available for qualified and independently licensed professionals
In-person and remote work options may be available based on position requirements, licensure, client needs, and organizational policy.
If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges and want to be part of a team that makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Preferred Child & Family Services.
Employment Types: Full-time | Part-time | Internship/Practicum
Pay: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $80,000