drjobs Counselor Behavioral Health

Counselor Behavioral Health

Employer Active

1 Vacancy
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Valid email field required
Send jobs
Send me jobs like this
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required
Send jobs
Job Location drjobs

Vernon, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

USD 45000 - 65000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox County is seeking a fulltime Counselor in Behavioral Health who will be responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients through the use of interviews observations testing and other information gathered from collateral sources.

The salary range for this position is $45000$65000 and offers a variety of excellent benefits including:

  • A generous PTO package
  • Paid holidays
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance
  • 403(b)retirement plan with employer contribution.

Based in Mount Vernon Ohio The Freedom Center is a nonprofit community behavioral health center that has been providing quality behavioral healthcare to adults and adolescents for more than 46 years and seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals living with mental health issues and substance use disorders. We offer our staff an environment where ideas and contributions are recognized and valued. Our team members are provided a range of growth opportunities comprehensive benefits career resources celebratory acknowledgments and the chance to give back to the population we serve. Whether you work with us clinically or nonclinically you can feel the passion and sense of pride around you. Our team members come from different backgrounds and bring together a variety of expertise.

The Counselor will provide individual family and group therapy services in accordance with The Freedom Centers standard of care and is also responsible for:

  • Documenting all clientrelated contact; maintaining updated clinical records for each client.
  • Communicating with families probation officers caseworkers and others involved in the care of the patient in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
  • Supporting the relationship between The Freedom Center and the community.

To be successful in this position youll need knowledge of:

  • Techniques used to diagnose and treat mental health issues
  • Principles theories and methods of emotional and social development
  • Legal ethical and professional rules of conduct
  • HIPAA and other Federal/State laws regarding confidentiality and storage or health information

To meet the qualifications for this position you must have at least a Bachelors in Social Work a LSW and counseling experience. Masters degree with licensure in behavioral health field (LISW LPC LPCC LMFT LIMFT LCDC and LICDC) preferred.


The Freedom Center is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate in its employment decisions against individuals on the basis of race color national origin religion sex gender identity sexual orientation disability age marital status family/parental status income political beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

For questions about the Counselor position or Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center please contact .

Employment Type

Full-Time

Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.