Position Title: Mental Health Counselor – IOP (Intensive Outpatient Co-Occurring Treatment)
Location: The Serenity Treatment Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
The Serenity Center is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment. Our IOP program provides outpatient care for individuals with co-occurring disorders, offering a supportive and structured environment to foster healing and recovery.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Counselor to join our multidisciplinary treatment team. This role involves providing individual and group counseling to clients with both mental health and substance use disorders, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with medical and clinical staff to support client progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions focused on co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
- Provide individual counseling to address mental health and substance use concerns.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other treatment team members to ensure integrated care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
- Utilize trauma-informed and person-centered approaches in all interventions.
- Respond to crises and provide appropriate interventions as needed.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
- Active clinical license as PLPC or license-eligible under state requirements.
- Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred.
- Strong skills in group facilitation, clinical documentation, and crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria and evidence-based treatment modalities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Level 3.7 or other inpatient/residential treatment setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
Why Join Us?
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PLPC or LPC license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70809: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
