Residential Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our New Short-Term Residential Team

 

At Houses of Hope, we are committed to providing compassionate, recovery-oriented care that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. Our team values collaboration, integrity, accountability, and hope—and we are excited to bring those values to our new Short-Term Residential program.

 

Opening in November at our newly renovated facility at 4740 A Street , the Short-Term Residential program represents an exciting new chapter for Houses of Hope. We are building a team of professionals who want to create a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment where individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health needs can take meaningful steps toward recovery and greater independence.

 

Joining the program at its beginning offers a unique opportunity to help establish the culture of a new team and contribute to how services are delivered from day one. We are looking for people who value teamwork, communicate well, believe in treating individuals with dignity and respect, and want their work to make a meaningful difference.

 

Houses of Hope is seeking two counselors to join our team. Residential counselors provides clinical assessment, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family counseling. They will provide relationship-centered, trauma-informed care and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support recovery, stability, and successful transition from residential services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment for all individuals served.
• Conduct biopsychosocial co-occurring diagnostic assessments, intake evaluations, and ongoing clinical assessments within your scope of practice.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with individuals in service and the treatment team.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling or therapy sessions within scope of practice and in accordance with program curriculum and evidence-based practices.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as needed.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide timely clinical updates, reports, and other required communication to courts, probation, the mental health board, and other authorized entities, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with Houses of Hope, state, and federal guidelines.
• Participate in scheduled team meetings.
• Participate in all required supervision and training to meet licensing requirements.
• Educate clients and families about behavioral health conditions, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and available resources.
• Uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards of practice.
• Maintain a caseload of eight individuals in service.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and proof of insurance; clean DMV record.
  
• Current Nebraska PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP, PLADC, or LADC required. Dual licensure is strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified (will provide training).
• Must be eligible to become a registered service provider with the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation.
• Excellent written communication skills for engaging with courts, probation, and other community professionals.

Preferred Clinical Experience

• Two years’ counseling experience.
• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychometric instruments.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches, and trauma-informed interventions.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Compensation and Benefits

Houses of Hope offers a full benefits package including:

• Casual Dress Code
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid LTD and Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours
• Paid licensure fees and CEUs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with up to a 5% company match
• Verizon Discount
• Sam’s Club Membership

 

Houses of Hope is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. 

 

We are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and that they have equal access to employment opportunities. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

 

In accordance with our commitment to ethical standards and recovery integrity, Houses of Hope may restrict employment eligibility for individuals who have completed treatment at our facility within the past two years. This policy supports professional boundaries and client safety and complies with ADA and confidentiality laws.