Inpatient Counselor - Behavioral Health Center Link

Job Description

• Sign-On Bonus: May be eligible for a $3,000.00 sign on bonus

Job Summary

The Addiction Counselor’s primary responsibilities are to assist in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services at the The Link across the contiuum of care. The addiction therapist’s responsibilities may include several of the following areas: individual, group and family counseling, Critical Incident Stress Management,and other current and future groups/programs.  All of these areas may involve providing assessments, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention of clientele affected by substance abuse, addiction, and dual diagnoses issues. Providing community/education services will be a part of this position (as needed) as well assisting with educating staff on the role of an addiction counselor. Will serve as a clinical supervisor to those pursuing their trainee status as needed.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.
Four to ten years related experience and/or training is preferred.
Preferred candidates will have clinical experience conducting addiction evaluations, facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individual counseling services.
Preferred candidates will also have experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions).
Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy is preferred.
Certification, Licensure, Registration

South Dakota Professional License (Social Work, Nursing, Counseling or Psychology) preferred.
Certification as a South Dakota Certified Addiction Counselor or Licensed Addiction Counselor is required.