Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide expert counseling services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Your expertise will drive positive change, promote recovery, and support clients through personalized treatment plans. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a passion for addiction medicine, and a commitment to evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including diagnostic evaluation and intake procedures, ensuring accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and addiction counseling techniques tailored to each client’s needs.
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use disorder recovery, mental health stabilization, and relapse prevention.
- Utilize crisis intervention skills to manage urgent situations effectively, providing immediate support and coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
- Engage in case management activities, including data collection, progress tracking, and medical records documentation using ICD coding (ICD-9/10) for accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate home & community care efforts, hospital-based treatments, and behavioral health services for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain thorough medical documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with medical terminology standards and CPT coding for billing purposes.
Experience
- Valid licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor with state certification or licensing as required by local regulations.
- Proven experience in addiction counseling, clinical counseling, or behavioral health settings with a focus on mental health and substance use disorders.
- Strong background in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and behavior management strategies.
- Familiarity with crisis management protocols, PTSD care approaches, and social work principles related to mental health treatment.
- Experience working in diverse environments including hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home & community care programs is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for billing, and medical terminology relevant to addiction medicine is essential.
- Excellent communication skills to conduct intake assessments, patient education sessions, and family counseling while adhering to HIPAA privacy standards.
Join us in transforming lives through compassionate care! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise can thrive while making a profound impact on individuals battling addiction and mental health challenges. All our roles are paid positions dedicated to supporting your professional growth within the behavioral health field.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
