Counselor

Description

BCCS is Seeking a Full-time Counselor for our First Stop DUI Program! 

Are you eager to assist a client through their Mental Health and Substance Use recovery process in an outpatient therapeutic setting? We are seeking Counselor to provide a supportive, person-centered counseling services to individuals in a compassionate way. Please look at the highlights below 

What You'll Do At BCCS: 

• Is to deliver quality and competent care to all BCCS clients, to include but not limited to individual, family and group counseling. 
• Is responsible for completing all scheduled intakes & assessments and making appropriate recommendation for either education or outpatient treatment. 
• Is responsible for creating a treatment plan based on client’s assessment. 
• Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record. 
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. 
• Is responsible for facilitating groups using identified curriculum. 
• Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing. 
• Ensures that the DUI tracking system is updated within identified timeline with client status. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Drug and alcohol treatment clinical practices. 
• Knowledge of population being served and available resources. 
• Ability to evaluate and screen clients for appropriate treatment and document progress of clients. 
• May require crisis intervention to emergency situations. 
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 

Requirements

Qualifications for the position are: 

• Minimum of an associate degree with CADC, or bachelor's degree 
• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field 
• REQUIRED: 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health 
• Within 2 years, must have obtained certification as CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). 

Schedule: 

• Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
• One late shift during the week of 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
• Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Salary: 

• Starting at $21/hour 
• Commensurate with experience, education, and certification!