Counselor, Residential

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact. In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months.

If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!

The Residential Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals residing in the facility in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Weekends and evenings as needed!

• Counselor I Salary Range: $67,000 - $77,000 with a $4,000 sign on bonus!
• Counselor II Salary Range: $55,000 - $66,000 with a $2,000 sign on bonus!

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker — LCSW
• Licensed Professional Counselor — LPC
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor — LADC
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — LMFT

• Licensed Master Social Worker — LMSW
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate — LPCA

• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Other related fields

• Conducting assessments:
  Evaluate patients to determine the nature and extent of their substance abuse issues, as well as co‑occurring mental health conditions or other factors that may impact their treatment and lives.
• Developing treatment plans:
  Collaborate with the patients to develop individualized treatment plans that address their specific needs and goals in recovery.
• Providing individual counseling:
  Offer one‑on‑one counseling sessions to patients to help them explore underlying issues, develop coping strategies, and work towards recovery.
• Leading group therapy sessions:
  Facilitate group therapy sessions to provide patients with peer support, address common issues, and practice interpersonal skills in a supportive environment.
• Monitoring progress:
  Regularly assess patients’ progress in treatment, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide feedback and support to help patients stay on track with their recovery goals.
• Educating patients:
  Provide education on substance abuse, addictions, relapse prevention strategies, coping skills, and healthy lifestyle choices to empower patients in their recovery journey.
• Collaborating with other professionals:
  Work closely with other members of the treatment team, such as medical professionals, social workers, case managers and peer support professionals, to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Advocating for patients:
  Advocate for patients’ needs and rights within the residential program and in external settings, such as court proceedings, social service agencies, or healthcare settings.
• Documenting patient progress:
  Maintain accurate and confidential records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in professional development:
  Stay current on best practices in substance abuse and mental health treatment, attend training and workshops, maintain licensure.
• Transport patients safely in agency vehicle from facility to appointments and other venues on an as needed basis.
• Staff in this position could be mandated to work beyond scheduled hours to meet regulatory staffing requirements and needs. Employees would be entitled to a stipend if mandated.

Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), with a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience. Must be knowledgeable about the biological and psychosocial dimensions of substance use and mental health disorders and…