Substance Abuse Counselor

Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Substance Abuse Counselor and make a meaningful impact on individuals seeking recovery and mental health support. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help clients overcome addiction, manage behavioral health challenges, and improve their overall well-being. You will work closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalized treatment plans that foster lasting change. This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise can truly transform lives through innovative therapeutic approaches and comprehensive care.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including diagnostic evaluations, to determine substance use severity and mental health needs using ICD-10 coding standards.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and addiction counseling techniques.
• Facilitate both individual and group therapy sessions focused on addiction recovery, mental health management, and behavioral health strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis management to support clients experiencing acute emotional or behavioral episodes, ensuring safety and stabilization.
• Engage in case management activities such as intake procedures, patient care coordination, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care across home, community, hospital settings, and outpatient services.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, including medical records, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to conduct research-based interventions and utilize data collection methods for quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

• Proven experience in psychotherapy, addiction counseling, behavioral health, or mental health counseling with a focus on substance abuse recovery.
• Strong knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques to motivate clients toward positive behavioral change.
• Expertise in child & family counseling to address the broader social context of recovery when applicable.
• Skilled in crisis intervention and crisis management strategies to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Familiarity with hospital experience or home & community care environments enhances your ability to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, medical documentation practices, CPT coding for billing purposes, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and understanding of behavioral management principles.
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations using evidence-based tools while adhering to HIPAA standards for patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging clients in individual or group counseling sessions while fostering a supportive environment.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques when working with specific populations requiring behavior management strategies. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise fuels hope and recovery! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in clinical counseling methods, addiction medicine updates, and research advancements in behavioral health. Join us in transforming lives—one step at a time!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person