Family/Children Counselor
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About the job
Responsibilities
Participate in ongoing Family Services program development and delivery. Provide clinical, coaching, and other services that maintain psycho-educational environment for participants. Provide training experiences and general education for family members of individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges. Facilitate and maintain responsibility for contacting family members and support person(s) when appropriate.
- Delivery of Care: provide clinical and/or coaching services and education to Family Services program participants according to the HBFF’s standards of care, policies, and procedures.
- Service Innovation: participate and contribute to program development content, updates, and delivery standards, as directed by Regional Supervisor.
- Internal & External Engagement: at the direction of Regional Supervisor, represent Hazelden services to various audiences to ensure consistent knowledge regarding services, processes and participation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Behavior, Counseling, Child Development or a related field
- Alternatively, Associates degree plus 5 years of related work experience
- Minimum of three years’ experience working with children and/or family members
- Independent Mental Health License: LMHC, LMFC, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, APCC, LADC, or CADC/LCADC
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in Addiction Treatment & Recovery field
- Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage outlook emails and calendars
- Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (fully remote work employees exempt).
- Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish fluency
Overview
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.
Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.
We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time-off
- Tuition reimbursement
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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USD $64,361.00 - USD $82,239.00 /Yr.
From Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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