Location: Houston,TX, USA
Job Type Full-time Description The Council on Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to keep our community healthy, productive and safe by providing services and information to all who may be adversely affected by alcohol, drugs, and related issues. POSITION SUMMARY Who we are The Council on Recovery bridges wisdom and innovation, as a well-respected 75 year old organization continues to respond to the fast paced, diverse city we are serving. Under new leadership, you would be joining a team grounded in years of experience and an openness to growing and learning. Our team is people-focused, ensuring quality services to our clients, while offering flexibility and a commitment to self-care for our staff. The Role Choices Counselors have the opportunity to work with the most curious, energetic, resilient population we serve - ADOLESCENTS - during a period of tremendous growth and change. By providing a combination of psychoeducation, brief therapeutic interventions, and support to the campus community, this role has the opportunity to change the future for our young people. If you are passionate, enjoy wearing multiple hats, and looking to expand your skills in a supportive environment, you may be our next Choices Counselor. The Perks •Great culture - with a commitment to leading and working with integrity, being people-focused, creating a learning organization, practicing diversity competence, and being quality driven! •Balance - flexibility plus leave and holidays throughout the year to ensure you take a well-earned break. •Space to learn - clinical supervision, opportunities for CEU's, and experienced peers to share ideas with •Solid health benefits - medical with HSA and FSA options, dental and vision •We care about your future - 403 (b) options with company match Come join a team of clinicians who are passionate about education, treatment and recovery, who believe in a family-focused and strengths-based approach, and who understand that each person served is worthy of the highest quality of care possible. The Council on Recovery is a leading provider of education, prevention, intervention and treatment in the Greater Houston area. The ideal candidate will share these qualities and be committed to the same mission. Choices Counselors are responsible for providing dynamic prevention education, assessment, and counseling for students, their parents or legal guardians and faculty on campus at local schools and offering counseling services in the clinic at the Council. Provides substance abuse/high-risk behavior prevention education to students from grades 5 through 12; serves as a consultant to faculty regarding substance use, co-occurring disorders and high-risk behaviors; operates as a member of School team; provision of accurate and timely reports including but not limited to diagnostic summaries, service plans, follow-up reports and progress notes; participates in supervision and training sessions weekly at The Council on Recovery; participates in on-going training workshops and seminars as needed and assigned in order to keep skills and licensure current; develop and implement evaluation and outcome studies for students and parents; plan and organize parent advisory committee in conjunction with parent liaison; organize and present during parent forums; and other duties as assigned. With services tailored to the individual needs of each school, client and family, this role requires a dynamic individual committed to learning and growing their knowledge base to meet the expanding needs of our community. Counselors are asked to share their knowledge within the organization and externally through presentations and workshops, as well as via collaborations and care coordination within the community. The ideal candidate will bring talent, experience, and a growth mindset. They will be passionate about working with adolescents, recovery and mental health and deeply committed to helping clients be their best selves. They will enter the space with flexibility, a willingness to go above and beyond, and a desire to help this program be the best that it can be for the team they share it with and the clients' they serve. Requirements EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: