Counselor – ResidentialDISC Village

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor to join our team supporting adult women in recovery through our women’s residential substance abuse treatment program. This program focus on clinical treatment, relapse prevention, and the development of individualized aftercare plans.

Essential Responsibilities:

Conduct two individual sessions per week during a client’s orientation period, and one session per week thereafter, with proper documentation. Provide crisis counseling as needed, with documentation in progress notes and log books. Complete an initial treatment plan within 72 hours of admission and a master treatment plan within 14 days. Conduct monthly treatment plan reviews (case staffing reports). Prepare discharge plans and summaries for clients exiting the program. Facilitate therapeutic groups and provide ongoing support and intervention. Work every other weekend and at least one evening shift per week.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminology, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field with at least two years of experience in substance abuse or residential treatment. Preferred experience in a residential substance abuse treatment setting. Strong professional boundaries, confidentiality, and respectful interaction with clients and staff.

Pay

$26.00 per hour

Ideal candidate will demonstrate: 

• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate documentation, timely treatment plans, and consistent progress note completion.
• Empathy and professionalism, maintaining healthy boundaries while providing compassionate support to women in recovery.
• Clear and effective communication, engaging clients in individual sessions, therapeutic groups, and crisis intervention with clarity and respect.
• Reliability and flexibility, able to work evenings, alternate weekends, and adjust to the needs of a residential treatment environment.
• Strong organizational skills, managing caseload responsibilities, treatment plan timelines, and group facilitation with consistency.

Rewards and Benefits

Benefits package includes: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401k (Employer Contribution), Employment Assistance Program (EAP), Education and Reimbursement Assistance.

DISC Village is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace