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Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor
Generations HealthcareAtascadero, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2025
💰 $58,000/yr
About the role
Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor Coastal Oaks Special Care Center, Atascadero, CA$26-$29 per hour Coastal Oaks Care Center, a newly owned facility by Generations Healthcare, is a 44 Bed Special Treatment Program. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor to join our team. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you. Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor is responsible for providing individualized support and guidance to residents in recovery. In collaboration with the Behavioral Health team, the Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor will focus on building relationships with residents and focus on strategies to prevent relapse and promote long-term sobriety. Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients’ risk factors for relapse, including personal history, triggers, and coping mechanisms.
- Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to develop personalized relapse prevention plans, emphasizing self-awareness, coping skills, and stress management.
- Lead educational and support groups focused on relapse prevention techniques, including recognizing triggers, developing coping strategies, and building a support network.
- Lead care conferences with required stakeholders and provide progress, insights on current barriers and updates on compliance.
- Offer immediate support and intervention in crisis situations, employing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of clients.
- Work closely with other behavioral health team members, including therapists, medical staff, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.
- Educate residents and their families about the recovery process, including the importance of aftercare and ongoing support networks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in addiction treatment and relapse prevention.
- Knowledge of addiction theories, recovery processes and evidence-based practices in relapse prevention.
- Able to manage and provide redirection of potential behaviors of residents in a safe and effective manner.
- Ability to create care plans and effectively document changes in condition
- Possesses superior interpersonal, human relations, and behavior management skills.
- Proficient in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Ability to quickly build rapport and trust with residents.
- Works effectively in a collaborative setting.
- Possesses excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Able to work well under pressure, problem solve, and meet deadlines.
- Able to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands.
- Able to communicate with residents, staff, customers and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in field of Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field preferred.
- Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Level I (CADC-I) preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction counseling or related field with a focus on relapse prevention preferred.
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or moderate to severe mental illness preferred.
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