Counselor Job Details Job Location Ashcamp - 10099 Elkhorn Creek Road - Ashcamp, KY Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $16.83 - $21.63 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary: The Counselor utilizes counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat residents of WestCares Kentuckys Ashcamp facility. 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 psychiatrist or psychologist 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; + Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served; + Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred; + Bilingual ability is preferred; + Knowledge of the criminal justice system 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 locationsmaybe required; + Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.