Behavioral Health Counselor

Are you an experienced Behavioral Health Counselor looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Mount Vernon community? Join our team at Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center where you can utilize your expertise to help individuals and families navigate through challenging times. As a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor, you will have the chance to work onsite with clients and collaborate with a supportive team of professionals. With a competitive salary ranging from $45,000 to $65,000 based on your license and experience, this position offers a rewarding career path for dedicated counselors. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution. Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox County is a Federal Loan Forgiveness Participant. Apply today and be a part of an agency that values empathy, integrity, and customer-centricity.

Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center: What drives us

The Freedom Center, a non-profit community behavioral health center, has been providing quality behavioral healthcare to adults and adolescents for more than 45 years and seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals living with mental health issues and substance use disorders. We offer our staff an environment where ideas and contributions are recognized and valued. Our team members are provided a range of growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, career resources, celebratory acknowledgments and the chance to give back to the population we serve.

Your day as a Behavioral health counselor

As a Behavioral Health Counselor at Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center, you will play a crucial role in the lives of our patients by developing and implementing personalized treatment plans through comprehensive diagnostic assessments. Conducting individual, family, and group therapy sessions aligned with our high standards of care, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the well-being of those facing challenges. Your responsibilities will include thorough documentation of client interactions, effective communication with involved parties, and fostering strong ties between The Freedom Center and the community.

To excel in the role of Behavioral Health Counselor at Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center, candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's in Social Work, a LSW, and relevant counseling experience. A Master's degree in a behavioral health field with licensure, such as LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LIMFT, LCDC, or LICDC, is preferred.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Techniques used to diagnose and treat mental health issues
• Principles, theories, and methods of emotional and social development
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct
• HIPAA and other Federal/State laws regarding confidentiality and storage or health information

If this job sounds right for you, we encourage you to apply.

The Freedom Center is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate in its employment decisions against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income, political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

For questions about this position or Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center, please contact careers@freedomctr.net.