Counselor

We are seeking a Counselor to join our team! You will provide recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group and individual settings.

Responsibilities:

• Be aware of and in agreement with The Salvation Army'[s Christian spiritual approach to rehabilitation. Desire to be part of a team that provides caring, respectful, safe atmosphere to those seeking life transformation through the ARC program.
• Work cooperatively with all ARC staff, beneficiaries, and outside agencies.
• Record and submit statistical information specific to your area of responsibility. Daily/weekly reporting to be done on a daily basis.
• Carry an individual caseload of approximately 25 individuals who are seen for scheduled appointments on a bi-weekly basis and for crisis counseling as needed. Maintain written documentation of all counseling sessions in both Bitspro and in the hard file of the beneficiary. This must be completed with 24 hours of the session.
• Responsible for maintaining organized beneficiary files for those on your assigned caseload. This includes keeping the files up to date with all relevant forms and paperwork, including Release of Information forms, work therapy, evaluations, counseling notes.
• Conduct 2-4 counseling, education, and/or Bible/prayer groups per week, as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meeting and all staff meetings assigned by Administrator(s), or their designee. Present case information as requested, including documentation of phase progress.
• Process a quality intake system to interview, assess, and process necessary paperwork for applicants to the ARC program, striving to maintain a full capacity. Provide a positive, appealing, and uplifting first impression of the ARC program.
• Attend retreats, conferences, and other Salvation Army events as scheduled and assigned to comply with Professional Development Plan and continuing education.
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in the field of addiction rehabilitation is preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of issues such as spiritual formation, substance abuse, homelessness, displacement, etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule to include evenings and occasional weekend time.