Substance Use Residential Counselor at Harbor Houses of Jackson Inc.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Treatment Planning, Recovery Skill-Building, Trauma-Informed Practices, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, Relapse-Prevention Strategies, Therapeutic Relationships, Discharge Planning, Continuity of Care

Industry

Description

Description Substance Use Residential Counselor Trauma-Informed | Recovery-Oriented Location: Jackson, MS Organization: Harbor House Reports To: Clinical Director OUR MISSION Harbor House’s mission remains to offer hope to adults by providing an effective continuum of high-quality, valuable, and compassionate behavioral health treatment services. WHY HARBOR HOUSE Harbor House is a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented residential substance use treatment program committed to compassionate, evidence-based care. We believe recovery is relational, accountability is therapeutic, and dignity matters. ABOUT THE ROLE Under general supervision, the Substance Use Residential Counselor serves as a primary therapeutic partner for residents in treatment. This is a clinical, relationship-centered role focused on counseling, treatment planning, and recovery skill-building — not monitoring or enforcement. HOW YOU SUPPORT RECOVERY • Provide individual, group, family, and crisis counseling using trauma-informed practices • Build trusting therapeutic relationships that promote safety and engagement • Help residents understand trauma, substance use, and behavioral patterns • Collaborate on person-centered treatment plans • Teach coping skills, emotional regulation, and relapse-prevention strategies • Respond to setbacks as clinical information, not failure • Support discharge planning and continuity of care Requirements Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Addiction Studies, or related field • Licensed or DMH-credentialed therapist (or eligible) • Minimum one (1) year behavioral health or substance use work experience • Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care Preferred Qualifications: • One (1) year of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, residential care, or corrections • CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (or willingness to obtain during onboarding) Lived Experience: • Staff in recovery must have at least one (1) year of sustained recovery WHAT WE OFFER • Mission-driven trauma-informed culture • Clinical supervision and professional growth • Collaborative interdisciplinary team • Meaningful impact on clients’ recovery journeys Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Responsibilities

The Substance Use Residential Counselor serves as a primary therapeutic partner for residents, focusing on counseling, treatment planning, and recovery skill-building. This role emphasizes building trusting relationships and supporting residents through their recovery journey.