Primary Counselor

Company: Nova Recovery Center
Location: Wimberley
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

*Exciting position available in Wimberley, TX for a dynamic and outgoing personality that enjoys conducting group and individual sessions! **Summary/Objective*The Primary Counselor is responsible for milieu management and program activities under the direction of the Program Director. Provide supervision of interns if assigned. Facilitate program services, including intake, admission, and discharge, as needed.*Essential Functions *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Demonstrates competence in treatment team responsibilities* Attending and participating in team meeting* Demonstrates competence in managing therapeutic milieu* Facilitating groups as assigned and documenting client participation* Providing crisis and/or supportive counseling, as needed* Greeting new clients and orienting them to campus as requested by Management* Assist with ASA (against staff advice) prevention and intervention, identifying early warning signs and accessing all resources.* Completing all chart notes within 72 hours of service delivery, utilizing DAP format, as appropriate and* Charting all process groups, didactic groups, individual counseling sessions, significant client interactions, and collateral contacts, as required.* Demonstrates competence in effective communication & individual counseling* Creating an atmosphere of trust, utilizing effective listening skills, providing respectful confrontation of behavior, attitudes.* Identify roadblocks to sobriety; and utilizing techniques appropriate to age and/or special needs of client.* Creating and maintaining group cohesiveness, utilizing group structure to focus on addiction issues and promote change.* Utilizing techniques appropriate to age and/or special needs of group members.* Demonstrates competence in assessment* Identifying how chemical dependency has impacted life areas.* Creating atmosphere supportive of self-disclosure by the client.* Understanding biological dimensions of chemical dependency.* Understanding cultural factors that impact addiction and recovery.* Understanding the impact of age, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnic origin have on treatment needs.* Evaluating the risk of self-harm, suicide, and violence.* Demonstrates competence in the use of information systems by:* Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clients, staff, and any other information this position may be privy to.* Practices in compliance with the Code of Ethical Conduct.*Work Environment*This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.*Position Type/Expected Hours of Work*This is a full-time position and hours of work are Monday through Friday for the intensive outpatient/sober living departments and Monday through Sunday for the Residential Department. The hours of operation are 8:00 am until 9:00 pm for the IOP/sober living departments and 8:00 am until 7:00 pm for the Residential Department or as scheduled by the Manager. Must be available to work as needed including weekends and holidays.*Travel*This position may travel to other Nova locations in the State of Texas.*Required Education and Experience*High school diploma or GED required. Bachelors or masters degree in a related field preferred. Must be licensed as an LCDC or another Qualified Credentialed Counselor. Must maintain license in good standing with licensing agency.*General Qualifications*Basic knowledge is required in the following areas: relapsing nature of substance disorders, family dynamics, DSM criteria for psychiatric disorders commonly occurring with substance use disorders; basic pharmacology and neurophysiology of addiction and dual disorders and 12 step programs. Basic computer skills are required. Must have an understanding of the chemical dependency treatment setting, the philosophy of care, and a strong working knowledge of the 12-step recovery process. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work with other departments within the Nova Recovery LLC programs. Ability to be a self-starter with minimal supervision.*Direct reports*NoneJob Type: Full-timePay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Addiction MedicineSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Holidays* Monday to FridayPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyLicense/Certification:* Counseling Licensure (Required)Ability to Commute:* Wimberley, TX 78676 (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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