IOP Senior Counselor

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive.

We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.

In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months.

If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you

Starting Salary : $73,000 - $90,000

$73,000 - $90,000

Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience and in some instances, certifications.

We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

Approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Site for Loan Repayment Program!

Excellent Benefit Package, including $5000 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Summary

The senior counselor performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance abuse addiction and / or related behavioral health disorders to an assigned caseload.

In addition, clinic supervisory and administrative duties as assigned by the clinic supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Counseling Clients; facilitates individual counseling, family and / or significant support person(s) counseling, and group counseling, identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and / or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
• Treatment Plans; develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
• Case Management; schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met.
• Referrals; refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
• Intake and Screenings; informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, establishes and monitors case records;

provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.

• Assessments; conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
• Record keeping and documentation; Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and / or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures .
• Participation; participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel.
• Administrative; covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.

Special Responsibilities and Expectations

In addition to the above duties, may assume the responsibility as the clinic supervisor in his / her absence. Assumes other clinical and administrative duties including but not limited to;

mediating minor client / staff issues. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed as assigned by management.

As assigned by the Clinic Supervisor, provides supervision to designated counselors, which may include Senior Counselors, non-licensed and licensed eligible counselors.

Supervision includes, but is not limited to, review and co-signature of documents. May be assigned to provide specialized services to clients, i.

e. co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis), trauma services, gender specific, or other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), plus a minimum of three (3) years of full-time and paid relevant experience in social work, mental health or addiction counseling, vocational rehabilitation, counseling or a related field.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including :

Work Life Balance- Flexibility : Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities.

Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and twelve (12) paid holidays.

• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• Short-Term Disability 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
• $2,000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences.
• Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
• Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs : The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

EEO Statement :

Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin;

nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.