What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Counselor position at Thoroughbred Wellness and Recovery?
Thoroughbred Wellness and Recovery is dedicated to providing high-quality substance use treatment. Our facility offers detox and residential services, ensuring a structured and therapeutic environment for client recovery.
As a Primary Counselor, you will play a key role in providing therapeutic support to clients, helping them navigate their recovery journey. This position involves conducting individual and group therapy sessions, developing treatment plans, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations to determine clients' mental health and substance use treatment needs.
- Individual Therapy: Provide evidence-based therapy, including CBT, DBT, and other relevant modalities.
- Group Therapy: Lead therapy sessions focused on substance use recovery, mental health management, relapse prevention, and other key topics.
- Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans that align with clients' recovery goals.
- Case Management: Coordinate care with healthcare providers, social services, and support networks to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Crisis Intervention: Assess risk, create safety plans, and connect clients with emergency services when necessary.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records per state regulations and company policies.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other therapists to deliver integrated care.
- Education & Support: Educate clients and families on substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and healthy coping strategies.
- Professional Development: Stay current with advancements in mental health and substance use treatment through training and continued education.
Qualifications:
- Education: Preferred Bachelors degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
- Certifications: Certification in substance use disorder treatment (e.g., CADC, CAC) is required. CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention (CPI or equivalent) certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment and/or mental health counseling.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Experience using evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment:
- Full-time, on-site position
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings or weekends as needed
Thoroughbred Wellness and Recovery is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and equitable environment for all employees and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
