Slidell Campus - CIT Counselor

NOLA Detox • Slidell, LA

11d

About The Position

The Counselor plays a critical role in delivering clinical services at NOLA Detox and Recovery Center. Reporting directly to the Clinical Director, the Counselor provides therapeutic services, coordinates care, and supports patients throughout recovery. The role collaborates with nursing, medical, case management, and administrative staff, as well as other stakeholders in patients’ recovery programs.

The Counselor conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, provides individual and group counseling, offers crisis intervention, and conducts family sessions when appropriate and authorized. The position also coordinates care and discharge planning, maintains clinical documentation and compliance, participates in multidisciplinary meetings, and implements company policies and treatment philosophy. Other responsibilities may be determined upon employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active licensure or licensure eligibility as required by state regulations (e.g., LPC, LCSW, PLPC, LMSW).
• Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities for addiction.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and clinical documentation standards.
• Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.
• Excellent active listening and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-first care.
• Decisiveness and discretion.
• Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the facility; extended computer use and documentation; ability to observe patients at near and distance; occasional driving for patient-related activities; ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments upon admission.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans with patients and the treatment team.
• Facilitate evidence-based individual and group counseling sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support as needed.
• Conduct family sessions and communicate professionally with family members when appropriate and authorized.
• Coordinate patient care with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement discharge plans, including referrals to appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain contact with community providers to support continuity of care.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessment summaries, treatment plans and updates, individual session notes, group notes, case management/contact notes, and discharge summaries.
• Audit charts regularly for regulatory, accreditation, and company compliance.
• Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case reviews.
• Provide professional input on patient progress and treatment recommendations.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Clinical Director and leadership team.
• Learn, review, and implement company policies and procedures.
• Uphold and model the NOLA Detox philosophy of addiction treatment.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
• Perform other responsibilities determined upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time