Primary Counselor
Guides, advisors and Healers needed! Interested in turning your passion for recovery and healing into a rewarding career? Join us on the front lines as direct care staff working alongside other top-notch professionals while learning from the best in the addiction treatment industry.
Origins Behavioral Healthcare (OBH)
At OBH we provide a comprehensive continuum of individualized alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs and recovery support for adults, including those with co-occurring disorders. Origins’ treatment approach unites effective addiction medicine and evidence-based clinical strategies with a profound immersion in the timeless 12-Step experience. As one of the nation’s premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment providers, we embrace both the individual and the family because we know first-hand that the disease of addiction can be devastating to everyone involved.
The Position
Working within an interdisciplinary team, Primary Counselors act as key player in a patient’s recovery journey, helping them to remove barriers that prevent them from finding a path leading to healing and freedom. Origins’ patients present with a variety of co-occurring disorders. Primary Counselors treat patients individually, addressing the particular clinical needs of each while integrating services provided by other members of the treatment team. In addition to conducting assessments and creating treatment plans, Primary Counselors facilitate individual and group therapy, teach psychoeducational material, and work with patients’ families all to support an integrated approach to co-occurring disorder treatment at one of the finest treatment facilities in the country.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in a stable substance use treatment setting with opportunity for ongoing supervision and training. Our clinical team utilizes a variety of best practice and holistic approaches including 12 step facilitation, EMDR, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodrama.
The Qualifications
Master’s Level clinicians such as LPC or LCSW required
Professional treatment experience preferred
Trauma training and/or certification a huge plus
If in recovery, two (2) years of continuous sobriety required
Must produce and maintain a valid driver’s licence and pass MVR requirements per policy
The Benefits
Competitive pay
Sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development/certification programs
Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
The Location
Love the beach? Origins is dedicated to providing exquisite environments in which residents can experience the healing process of recovery. In keeping with this principle, the company has selected the finest of properties in premier locations around the United States, including South Padre Island on the southern coast of Texas.
Why Should You Apply?
Great team culture and learning environment
Meaningful work
Career advancement
Qualified supervisors on staff
Specialized training opportunities such as EMDR and DBT