Summit BHC
Licensed Counselor F/T Laconia | Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire | Laconia, New Hampshire
About the Job:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
**Must be licensed in the State of New Hampshire.
The Counselor provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Roles and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Provides patient and family education relative to substance use disorder/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
NH Regulatory Summary
RSA 330-C:17 (Licensing Required) states that no individual may engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling unless they are licensed or working under an approved supervision agreement recognized by the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals. Alc 404.03 (Supervision of Interns and License-Eligible Candidates) requires that anyone providing substance use or mental health counseling under supervision must be registered as an intern or license-eligible candidate with the Board prior to any direct client interaction
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
This position is an Individual Contributor. Why Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire?Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Roles and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Participates in patient treatment planning and continuum of care.
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates the need of the patient and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Provides patient and family education relative to substance use disorder/psychiatric problems.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field required.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
NH Regulatory Summary
RSA 330-C:17 (Licensing Required) states that no individual may engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling unless they are licensed or working under an approved supervision agreement recognized by the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals. Alc 404.03 (Supervision of Interns and License-Eligible Candidates) requires that anyone providing substance use or mental health counseling under supervision must be registered as an intern or license-eligible candidate with the Board prior to any direct client interaction
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
This position is an Individual Contributor. Why Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire?Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.