Summit BHC·Sacramento County, California
The counselor provides treatment, counseling, and support to clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, leading therapy sessions, and managing client documentation and aftercare planning.
Masters Level Mental Health Counselor-Residential Behavioral Health | Stone River Recovery Center | San Antonio, Texas
Mental Health Licensure preferred. Some weekends required.
The Counselor provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Must have current and valid licensure or certification (excluding a ‘supervisee’, ‘temporary’, 'in-training', ‘provisional’, or similarly titled designation) as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
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.
This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why Stone River Recovery Center?Stone River Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Stone River Recovery Center 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.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
