PRN Counselor
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Job Description
PRN Counselor | The Aviary Recovery Center | Eolia, Missouri
About the Job
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Counselor One provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Roles and Responsibilities
Conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
Participates in and prepares client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
Conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
- Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
- Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation as appropriate.
- Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
- Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
- Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
- Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Professional experience is not required, but experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum training is preferred.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the state.
- CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
WORK LOCATION: This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
Supervisory Requirements
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why The Aviary Recovery Center? The Aviary Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Aviary Recovery Center is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Key Responsibilities
The Counselor provides treatment and support to clients recovering from addictions or mental health disorders through assessments, counseling, and treatment planning. They also conduct educational workshops, manage client cases, and act as a liaison with insurance carriers and community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health, or a closely related field. A current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Addiction Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in addiction counseling | ranked against 122 Addiction Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Addiction Counseling median $58k (middle half $56k–$60k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Counseling listings in Ohio | 7 active | 124 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment601 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Counseling listings | 48 in the last 30 days | 36 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Addiction Counseling pay trend | −10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Counselor at Summit BHC a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 122 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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