What are the responsibilities and job description for the IOP Senior Counselor: $5,000 Sign-on bonus! position at Root Center for Advanced Recovery?
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!
Position Summary
The senior counselor performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited
to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance abuse addiction and/or related behavioral health disorders to an assigned caseload. In addition, clinic supervisory and administrative duties as assigned by the clinic supervisor.
Salary Range: $73,000 - $90,000 with a $5,000 sign on bonus!
Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
Essential Functions
In addition to the above duties, may assume the responsibility as the clinic supervisor in his/her
absence. Assumes other clinical and administrative duties including but not limited to; mediating minor client/staff issues. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed as assigned by management. As assigned by the Clinic Supervisor, provides supervision to designated counselors, which may include Senior Counselors, non-licensed and licensed eligible counselors. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, review and co-signature of documents. May be assigned to provide
specialized services to clients, i.e. co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis), trauma services, gender specific, or other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), plus a minimum of three (3) years of full-time and paid relevant experience in social work, mental health or addiction counseling, vocational rehabilitation, counseling or a related field.
Compensation & Benefits
For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including:
Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
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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!
Position Summary
The senior counselor performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited
to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance abuse addiction and/or related behavioral health disorders to an assigned caseload. In addition, clinic supervisory and administrative duties as assigned by the clinic supervisor.
Salary Range: $73,000 - $90,000 with a $5,000 sign on bonus!
Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
Essential Functions
- Counseling Clients; facilitates individual counseling, family and/or significant support person(s) counseling, and group counseling, identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and/or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
- Treatment Plans; develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals,
- Case Management; schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing
- Referrals; refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
- Intake and Screenings; informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the
- Assessments; conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
- Record keeping and documentation; Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures .
- Participation; participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel.
- Administrative; covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
In addition to the above duties, may assume the responsibility as the clinic supervisor in his/her
absence. Assumes other clinical and administrative duties including but not limited to; mediating minor client/staff issues. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed as assigned by management. As assigned by the Clinic Supervisor, provides supervision to designated counselors, which may include Senior Counselors, non-licensed and licensed eligible counselors. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, review and co-signature of documents. May be assigned to provide
specialized services to clients, i.e. co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis), trauma services, gender specific, or other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), plus a minimum of three (3) years of full-time and paid relevant experience in social work, mental health or addiction counseling, vocational rehabilitation, counseling or a related field.
Compensation & Benefits
For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including:
- Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday! 35 hour work week and so much more!
- Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
- Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
- $2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
- Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
- Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.
Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
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Salary : $73,000 - $90,000
