Freeman Health System

Job Description Summary: The Associate Counselor is responsible for the provision of group and/or individual counseling services to clients. They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received.

Education:

Preferred Masters or Bachelor’s degree within sociology or psychology fields; minimum High School or equivalent education. Or, met the criteria for Certification as a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).

Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual counseling services to assigned clients.
• As assigned assist in the review and evaluations of intakes and assessments.
• As assigned assist in the formulation of individualized rehabilitation plans for clients.
• As assigned, serve as a member of the client’s interdisciplinary team.
• Provide group education services to the clients as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Provide information and education services to individuals, civic and professional groups as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Complete written reports to referral sources as needed and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competencies through in in-services training and other educational activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal Office environment.
• Typical physical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.
• Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals.
• TB test upon hire.