Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
Residential Treatment Counselor
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
Job Summary
Plateau Mental Health Center in Cookeville TN has 2 full time positions for a Residential Treatment Counselor within the New Leaf Recovery Program. Individual will possess a thorough understanding of the disease, concept of alcoholism, the recovery process and family dynamics; will also possess an understanding of individual, group, and family dynamics.
Job Responsibilities
Counselor:
- Clinical responsibilities for co-occurring clients and their families at the Center.
- Conduct weekly educational counseling and life skills groups.
- Screening of all A&D and co-occurring clients into the program, including an intensive drug-use history and intake assessment, and medical history.
- Develop with the client individualized treatment plans.
- Develop with the client individualized aftercare plans.
- Maintain up to date records on all clients clinically responsible for.
- Conduct family interventions when necessary.
- Connect clients with outpatient services for follow up after discharge. Connect with client’s outpatient care coordinator to ensure follow through care for each client.
- Liaison with community support groups, A.A., Al-Anon, N.A.
- Conduct referral development and be able to interface with community.
- Must have the ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct follow up services for clients recently discharged.
Qualifications
Must have a master’s degree in required Behavioral Sciences (social work, counseling or psychology) with clinical work experience, with primary emphasis of co-occurring disorders. Preferred experience working in the community setting with adults who have addiction and/or co-occurring disorders.
Additional Information
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus pay program
How to Apply
Send your resume to ewatson@vbhcs.org
Or you can submit your application on Indeed using the following link: Residential Treatment Counselor, Cookeville, TN – Job Details | Indeed.com
Details
- Date Posted: November 30, 2022
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Clinician
- Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
- Start Date: 01/02/2023
- Salary Range: 38,000 to 42,000
- Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk