Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Addiction Counselor to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive addiction counseling services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your expertise will guide clients through recovery journeys, utilizing evidence-based practices to foster lasting change. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse populations, promoting healing, resilience, and wellness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough client assessments to determine substance use severity, mental health status, and co-occurring disorders, ensuring accurate diagnostic evaluation in line with DSM-5 standards.
- Develop personalized treatment plans incorporating behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on addiction recovery, mental health support, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Implement crisis intervention techniques and manage emergency situations with professionalism and sensitivity, ensuring client safety at all times.
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation adhering to HIPAA regulations, medical documentation standards, and electronic health records (EHR/EHR) management protocols.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including social workers, medical professionals, and community organizations—to coordinate comprehensive care and case management.
- Engage in ongoing research and professional development activities to stay current with advances in addiction medicine, behavioral health, and trauma-informed care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related field; licensure or certification as an Addiction Counselor (e.g., CADC or equivalent) preferred.
- Proven experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in clinical settings such as hospitals or community clinics.
- Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and behavioral health treatment modalities.
- Proficiency in clinical documentation standards, medical terminology, EMR/EHR systems, and maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.
- Skilled in crisis management, client assessment in therapy settings, motivational interviewing techniques, and behavioral management strategies.
- Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and providing culturally competent care is highly valued.
- Excellent communication skills for client engagement, case management coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Join our team to empower individuals on their path to recovery! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your expertise while supporting your professional growth as you help transform lives through evidence-based addiction counseling practices.
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
