Counselor

Salary is negotiable depending on credential(s) and experience.

We are looking for 2 full time employees for inpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. A full time employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. Benefit Package includes health insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and fully paid life insurance.

General Position Responsibilities: This position exists for the purpose of providing counseling and education to CADA clients.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Counselor in Training (CIT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with current and valid credentials from the appropriate licensing or regulatory board/agency to practice in the field of behavioral health
• Educated about substance use and co-occurring disorders preferred
• 1 year experience in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) preferred

Essential Duties:

• Assist with screening clients for eligibility and appropriate level of care when necessary
• Complete required documentation for admission and coordinate orientation of the clients
• Interview clients, review client records and confer with other professionals to assess clients’ biopsychosocial factors
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to coordinate and plan treatment
• Formulate treatment plan(s) with the client’s input
• Utilize appropriate counseling methods and techniques within the specific scope of practice to
• Assist clients in exploring problems and the consequences of said problems
• Conduct client and family counseling and education in group and/or individual settings
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress in accordance with a formulated treatment plan
• Assist with the utilization review process by providing complete and accurate client information to billing personnel and/or the health insurance provider when requested
• Recognize and address clients in crisis
• Complete accurate records and reports regarding the clients’ histories, progress, and services provided
• Conduct discharge planning and refer clients and/or families to appropriate community resources
• Conduct collection and complete forms for client drug testing
• Adhere to any applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing substance abuse treatment
• Other duties as required

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Practice Credential (RAC, CAC, LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, CIT) (Required)

Work Location: In person