Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive addiction counseling and mental health support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your expertise will help clients achieve lasting recovery through evidence-based practices, personalized treatment plans, and compassionate care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on lives while working in a collaborative, supportive environment committed to excellence in patient care.
Duties
- Conduct thorough client assessments to evaluate substance use, mental health status, and co-occurring disorders using DSM-5 criteria and clinical documentation standards.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and applied behavior analysis.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions focused on addiction recovery, mental health stabilization, and behavioral health improvement.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and crisis management strategies to ensure client safety during acute episodes or emergencies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, case management activities, and community-based services for clients in diverse settings including home, hospital, and outpatient facilities.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EHR) management, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
- Engage in ongoing research and data collection efforts to improve clinical outcomes and stay current with advances in addiction medicine and behavioral health practices.
Skills
- Extensive experience in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and client assessment within behavioral health settings.
- Strong background in child & family counseling, group therapy, and working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Proficiency in medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and clinical documentation for medical records management.
- Knowledge of addiction counseling techniques for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions such as PTSD.
- Skilled in crisis management, behavior management strategies, and working with individuals experiencing trauma or mental health crises.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems (EHR/EHR), HIPAA compliance, and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
- Experience working within hospital or community care environments with a focus on mental health and behavioral care services.
Join us if you are passionate about transforming lives through evidence-based addiction treatment and mental health support! We value your expertise in clinical counseling, your dedication to patient-centered care, and your commitment to continuous professional growth in the behavioral health field.
Pay: $63,994.80 - $77,069.01 per year
Work Location: In person
