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The Counselor I provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

· Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.

· Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.

· Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.

· Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for clients.

· Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned client.

· Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

· Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.

· Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.

· Plans for aftercare for assigned clients.

· Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

· Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

· Evaluates the need of the client and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

· Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.

· Conducts educational workshops both within the Facility and in the community as required.

· Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

· Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Facility treatment programs.

· Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.

· Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

· Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.

· CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility