Substance Abuse Counselor - Knoxville Recovery Center
1 year ago
Knoxville
Job DescriptionDescription: Knoxville Recovery Center, a leading detox and residential substance abuse facility, is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Primary Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. Our center is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to individuals struggling with addiction, aiming to foster recovery and resilience through personalized treatment plans. Position Overview: As a substance abuse counselor, you will play a crucial role in our clients' journey to recovery, providing psychotherapy and support within a structured, therapeutic environment. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of roughly 6-7 clients at a time. This includes one on one sessions, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment planning. Knoxville Recovery Center is a client and family centered organization. We are passionate about helping others achieve freedom from drugs and alcohol and we are hoping you are too! Core Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues related to substance abuse., • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and clients' specific needs, strengths, and preferences., • Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions to promote recovery, coping strategies, and healthy behaviors., • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to treatment., • Maintain timely and accurate records of clients' progress, treatment plans, and sessions according to facility protocols and confidentiality laws., • Facilitate psychoeducational groups and workshops on topics related to addiction, recovery, stress management, and relapse prevention., • Participate in continuous professional development and training to stay current with trends and best practices in substance abuse treatment., • Offer crisis intervention services as needed and coordinate with external resources to provide comprehensive care., • Serve on a weekly rotating on-call schedule to provide phone support and crisis intervention after hours., • Respond promptly to calls from clients and staff, offering guidance, support, and coordination of emergency services as necessary., • Competitive salary commensurate with experience., • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance., • Retirement savings plan., • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy., • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education., • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution., • Valid state license as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LADAC or equivalent., • Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance abuse treatment or a related mental health setting., • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches specific to addiction and co-occurring disorders., • Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis management skills., • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team., • Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development.