The Adult Outpatient Counselor is a certified clinical position. Position provides direct client services, including screenings, assessments, evaluating level of care, diagnose for substance use criteria, screen for mental health symptoms, refer, treatment plan and document appropriately. The counselor demonstrates improving skill level and competent practice as reflected in supervisor review and QA. Counselor will provide counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and work with those participating in outpatient programs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• MHACBO Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, II, or III status or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older and possess valid driver's license

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitates groups using education, discussion and group process. Focus on emotional / social / and family issues relevant to clients suffering with substance use disorders.
• Complete client documentation in a timely manner. Documentation to be completed within client’s EMR.
• Provide regular status reports to referral sources and community partners. Unscheduled phone calls and emails may need to be sent/responded to referral sources and community partners.
• Some departments may require participating in the collection of UAs, utilizing agency protocol.
• Receives minimum 70% score on all Adapt provided training examinations.
• Attends staff meetings and development trainings as scheduled.
• Participates in clinical supervision, including group and individual observation, QA review of documentation, and personal goal tracking highlighted in yearly evaluation. Attends minimum of 2 hours individual or group supervision per month.
• Demonstrates improving competency as reflected by observation, clinical supervision and QA feedback. Completes work/documentation within designated timeframes.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures, including Ethics statement.

We Offer:

• 100% paid premiums for full family medical insurance
• Signing Bonus
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Clinical supervision toward licensure is available
• Dental and Vision insurance available
• Generous sick and vacation time accrual rates, accrued time rolls over year-to-year
• 5% 401k employer contribution
• Life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program

Shift:

Monday – Friday, hours vary

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for those with disabilities and veterans. Adapt Integrated Health Care does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Adapt will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and is committed to preventing or stopping them whenever they may occur at the organization or in its programs.