Counselor

Job Details: Job Location: Elkhorn City - 5971 Poor Bottom Road - Elkhorn City, KY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $21.63 - $21.63Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Position Summary:The Counselor utilizes counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat residents at WestCare Kentucky Lookout Center for Health Families. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.  Essential Job Functions: Utilizes counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective; Conducts interviews and makes assessments of potential clients, in order to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals; Conducts individual counseling sessions with assigned program participants; Schedules and facilitates group counseling sessions, ensuring that each program participant assigned to his/her caseload participates in scheduled activities; Keeps a working knowledge of the treatment progress and behavior(s) of assigned program participant(s) and those of other staff as needed; Analyzes situations and takes necessary actions to provide crisis intervention in a manner that is consistent with WestCares Code of Ethics; Participates in the decision to refer program participants for ancillary services, (i.e., family support groups, continuing care groups, etc.); Completes documentation required for clinical records and other reports as assigned; Refers assigned program participants to other staff members, such as a case manager, as required; Assists other WestCare staff as needed to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community; Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; Performs any other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Certifications/Licensures: CADC or similar certification preferred; Preference will be given certified candidates; Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required. Education: Graduation from an accredited two-year or four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is required; High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Graduation from a Doctoral or Masters level program is preferred. Experience and Competencies: Experience working with individuals suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders required; Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is highly preferred; Excellent communication skills are required; Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required; Ability to work well in a team environment required ; Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality required; Professional appearance and demeanor required; Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred; Bilingual ability is preferred; Prior experience using office equipment, including phones, scanners, printers, and fax machines, and web cameras is highly desired;Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required; Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.