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Associate Counselor - Recovery

Summit BHC·Tucson, Arizona

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

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 aftercare and case management.

Associate Counselor - Recovery | Cottonwood Tucson | Tucson, Arizona

About the Job

Purpose statement

The Counselor Two 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential functions

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.

Education/Experience/Skill requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 2+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field required.
  • OR Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Master’s degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field.
  • Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

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.

Work location

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

Supervisory requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Cottonwood Tucson?Cottonwood Tucson offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Cottonwood Tucson 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
Tucson, Arizona; Cottonwood, Arizona
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Summit BHC

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Summit Behavioral Healthcare was established to develop and operate a network of leading behavioral health and addiction treatment centers throughout the country. Summit BHC’s focus is on operating acute psychiatric hospitals, specialty...

Salary listed on 24 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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