Full-Time Mental Health Counselor !

Full Time
Who is Alpharus Health?
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Alpharus Health Residential Substance Use Treatment Facility
~Conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems
Documenting clients' progress and responses to treatment
Monitoring clients in medication self-administration
Ensuring client safety and well-being
Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities
Enforcing house rules
High school diploma or equivalency required
Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting required
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
Ability to drive an automobile or van; Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 9 paid company holidays

~ Personal Development:
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.