Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Starlite Recovery Center has been treating individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) for 66 years. Our facility is located in the Hill Country, 20 minutes southeast of Kerrville and 30 minutes northwest of Boerne, Texas. We are looking for a full-time Counselor.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunities with a national family of hospitals and facilities
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus

• Responsible for initial assessments and creation of individualized treatment plans, with timely completion of documentation.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions, group and family sessions as scheduled and document as required.
• Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• Collaborate with clients in identifying discharge/aftercare plans.
• Formulate and update required individual treatment plans.
• Evaluate patients’ needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients and milieu as needed.
• Provide case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

• Full‑time: 40 hours/week – will require one weekend day per week.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in counseling field instruction, internship, or similar practicum through education or certification process.
• Familiarity with Chemical Dependency, Dual Diagnosis, 12‑Step Program, Smart Recovery, Crisis Intervention, CBT/REBT, DBT/Mindfulness.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• LPC‑A / LPC
• LMFT‑A / LMFT
• LMSW / LCSW

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