Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

SUMMARY

The counselor works individually and in groups with clients to provide thoughtful, Christ centered, clinically-structured recovery for addiction. The Counselor works to ensure clients are transferred from a state of dependency to one of self-sufficiency.

• Maintains an active file on program clients to ensure participation, compliance and reasonable progress
• Conducts individual counseling sessions with evaluations, individualized recovery and life plans, and progress notes
• Responsible for case management including medical, family and legal issues of the client
• Teaches daily lesson plans from approved program material
• Facilitates the applications of clients seeking to advance from one phase of the program to another in coordination with the Director of Programs
• Assists with disciplinary corrections of clients
• Participates in leading graduation services
• May provide staff coverage for short-term, unplanned absence of another teacher or staff member
• Responsible for attending assigned chapel services and conducting chapel services in the absence of guest church groups
• Responsible for dining hall supervision during lunch and dinner
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification from a recognized national or state Authority in Addiction Counseling or national licensure – ALC, LPC, LSW.
• Proficient in the core areas of Christian counseling, including Christian growth and development, relationship management, group counseling, case management and professional ethics