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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mental health counseling and demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality therapeutic services. This role involves working with a diverse client population within substance use adult population, utilizing various therapeutic modalities to support their mental health and SUD needs.

Responsibilities:

Communicate with the director and other program staff in the decision-making process involving clients to include attending all clinical meetings.
Assess the counseling needs of the client.
Assessing client for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria in determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria.
Preparing the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan
Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client’s clinical record.
Maintain client caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates).  
Treatment planning duties and clinical charting as required.
Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record.
Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.).
Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients.
Act in accordance with New Horizon's policies and federal confidentiality laws (42-CFR, Pt 2)

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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