About the role
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed Addiction Counselor to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive addiction counseling services to individuals and families, guiding them through recovery journeys with expertise, compassion, and evidence-based practices. Your energetic approach will empower clients to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and achieve lasting wellness. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those battling addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including diagnostic evaluations using ICD-10 and ICD-9 coding systems, to determine the severity of addiction and mental health issues.
- Develop personalized treatment plans incorporating behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and applied behavior analysis techniques.
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on addiction medicine, mental health counseling, and behavioral health strategies.
- Implement crisis intervention protocols to manage acute situations effectively while ensuring patient safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including case management, social work, hospital staff, and community providers to ensure holistic patient care.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation, records, and notes in accordance with healthcare standards and CPT coding requirements for billing purposes.
- Lead educational sessions on topics such as PTSD care, substance use disorders, behavior management, and relapse prevention strategies.
Requirements
- Valid state licensure as an Addiction Counselor or equivalent certification demonstrating clinical expertise in addiction medicine.
- Proficiency in patient assessment techniques and diagnostic evaluation tools for behavioral health conditions.
- Skilled in delivering individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, and social work principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse populations including children & families when necessary.
- Ability to handle crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols. Join us in transforming lives through innovative addiction counseling! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise makes a real difference—empowering clients on their path to recovery while advancing your professional growth in behavioral health care.
Pay: $15.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person