Counselor

Woodland Recovery Center is seeking a Counselor I to provide compassionate and evidence-based support for individuals in recovery. The Counselor I will be responsible for delivering therapeutic services, facilitating group and individual counseling, and supporting clients in their journey toward sobriety and overall well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to foster a safe and supportive treatment environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Facilitate group therapy, individual counseling, and educational sessions focused on substance use disorders and mental health.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical and clinical staff to coordinate client care and treatment interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients as needed.
• Educate clients and their families on addiction, recovery strategies, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Adhere to all ethical guidelines and confidentiality policies in line with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques, counseling theories, and behavioral health best practices.
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems is a plus.
• Lead educational groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and well-being.
• Co-facilitate process groups with licensed therapists.
• Develop and lead specialty expressive or experimental groups unique to your interests, expertise, and qualifications while meeting all required certifications and regulatory standards.
• Review assignments with patients.
• Provide one-to-one support sessions in alignment with treatment plan and therapist guidance.
• Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk.
• Maintain and promote healthy boundaries.
• Respond and participate as assigned to emergency codes.
• Document attendance, individual participation, and response to groups.
• Summarize content and tone of each patient meeting.
• Work with therapists and treatment team in developing patient goals, treatment plan, and aftercare plan.
• Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures and maintain adherence to established skills and practice according to position.
• Remain current with all required trainings and certifications.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Licensure/Certification: Must be licensed or certified as an addiction counselor in the state of Mississippi or be eligible for certification.
• Experience: Previous experience working with substance use disorders and mental health populations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques, counseling theories, and behavioral health best practices.
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems is a plus.
• Lead educational groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and well-being.
• Co-facilitate process groups with licensed therapists.
• Develop and lead specialty expressive or experimental groups unique to your interests, expertise, and qualifications while meeting all required certifications and regulatory standards.
• Review assignments with patients.
• Provide one-to-one support sessions in alignment with treatment plan and therapist guidance.
• Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk.
• Maintain and promote healthy boundaries.
• Respond and participate as assigned to emergency codes.
• Document attendance, individual participation, and response to groups.
• Summarize content and tone of each patient meeting.
• Work with therapists and treatment team in developing patient goals, treatment plan, and aftercare plan.
• Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures and maintain adherence to established skills and practice according to position.
• Remain current with all required trainings and certifications.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.