Second Shift Substance Use Therapist

Optimal Living Services

Second Shift Substance Use Therapist

Lexington, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job description

    We are searching for a skilled counselor to help provide direction and support for clients Full Time. You will actively help clients build coping mechanisms to guide them through stressful situations. Your duties will also include listening to clients, asking necessary questions, and developing effective strategies to improve their lives.

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to coordinate with support networks and community resources that are also working with your clients. The successful candidate will also be friendly and professional, with outstanding people skills.

    Responsibilities:

    Assess clients through detailed conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the appropriate testing or examination.

    Diagnose the patient’s mental and emotional disorders.

    Create effective treatment plans that include counseling, medication, or other services.

    Work with your patient and develop goals.

    Regularly discuss the treatment plan with your patient to identify faults or room for improvement.

    Educate on appropriate coping mechanisms to help clients through tough situations.

    Record the patient’s progress and change their treatment plan when needed.

    Requirements:

    Professional Counseling License.

    Superb verbal and written communication skills.

    Aptitude to empathize with clients and help them to open up.

    Good time management skills.

    Proven experience in developing effective treatment plan.

    Job Type: Part Time

    Salary: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Lexington, KY 40503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Education:

    Master's (Required)

    License/Certification:

    Counseling License (Required)

    Work Location: One location