ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

UHS•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

OTP Counselor/ Therapist- Outpatient Horizon Health is seeking a certified therapist for our BRAND NEW opioid treatment center in Petersburg, VA The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Therapist/ Counselor is responsible for providing counseling, educational, and referral services to enrolled patients and their families as defined by OTP protocols. Counseling services include individual, group, and family counseling. The OTP Therapist/ Counselor is responsible for providing a range of cognitive, behavioral, and other substance use focused counseling, reflecting a variety of medically necessary evidence-based, individualized, person-centered care. The OTP Therapist completes individual psychosocial assessments and assigns treatment objectives and goals accordingly. The OTP Therapist works closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to enrolled patients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
CSAC, LCSW, LPC, or LP certification required.

Responsibilities

Acts as primary counselor to address substance use disorders.
Develops individualized, PCP and its ongoing revisions in coordination with the Client and ensures its implementation.
Provides ongoing assessment and reassessment of the Client based on their PCP and goals.
Provides individual and group counseling based on the Client’s individualized, PCP.
Provides crisis interventions, when clinically appropriate.
Provides substance use, health and community services education.
Provides coordination and consultation with medical, clinical, familial, and ancillary relevant parties with Client consent.
Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services along with arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
Provide appropriate linkage and referrals for recovery services and supports.
Informs the Client about benefits, community resources, and services.
Advocates for and assists the Client in accessing benefits and services.
Monitors and documents the status of the Client’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP.
Maintains accurate service notes and documentation for all interventions provided; and
Participates in staff meetings and treatment team meetings.
Other duties as assigned.