Adolescent Counselor

Job Title: Adolescent Counselor

Reports To: Adolescent Program Manager

Imagine Adolescent Program is a growing organization dedicated to helping adolescents and their family members in crisis, suffering from mental health disorders, substance abuse and unresolved trauma. Imagine provides a unique setting that provides affordable and effective treatment. Organizational values include humility, heart, inspiration and conviction. It is our commitment to remain passionate about helping our clients and their families. We aim to be the leader in fighting addiction, helping families heal, and educating our community about the disorders we treat. In short, our mission is to help people get their lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.

Imagine by Northpoint has an opening for a Counselor for our Nampa, Idaho portfolio of treatment facilities.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Imagine by Northpoint team, the Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and case management services to clients at Imagine by Northpoint.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Case staffing
• Individual case supervision
• Professional and timely documentation
• Consultation with other clinical professionals
• Review of case record maintenance
• Treatment planning
• Facilitate individual and group therapy
• Discharge planning
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Master’s Degree of Social Sciences
• Maintain national and applicable state licensure requirements
• Must be certified in Idaho to meet the standards and requirements under IDAPA 16.07.20 “Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Treatments and Recovery Support Services Facilities and Programs,” at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment or contract
• Minimum 1 year experience in relevant field required
• An understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the respective license adopted by the governing board for licensure
• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Client service oriented (both internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Must hold an active LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW or LMFT
• Must maintain current nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive patients is possible. Stress ranges from low to intense depending on the situation.
• Indoor office environment
• Use of a mouse and keyboard

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and random for upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of background, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and professional reference checks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 depending on license and experience

Professional Development:

• Northpoint provides reimbursement for licensure fees
• Northpoint provides supervision for clinical licensure at no cost to the employee
• Professional development, and the opportunity for CEU's to maintain licensure is paid for by Northpoint

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical premium for employee level coverage – spouse and dependent premiums are subsidized at 50%
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary
• 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses
• Continuing Education Benefits, Employee Referral Bonuses, Holiday Pay, and a generous paid time off plan
• 401K Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Free parking!

Ability to commute/relocate: Nampa, ID: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA. Imagine by Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imagine by Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.