Clinical Counselor: SUD and Mental Health
About The Position
The Clinical Counselor is part of Navita Health’s Assessment and Clinical Team and conducts diagnostic assessments and evaluations for people experiencing substance use and mental health concerns. The role uses clinical expertise to identify client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and recommend appropriate care. The counselor collaborates with clinicians, peer supporters, case managers, qualified mental health specialists, and medical staff to provide holistic, client-centered support. The position includes assessing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, applying diagnostic criteria such as DSM-5, and determining level of care using the ASAM Criteria (4th Edition). The counselor develops and reviews treatment plans, provides individual counseling and psychoeducation, supports discharge planning, maintains compliant clinical documentation, coordinates referrals, and stays current with developments in addiction counseling and behavioral health. The position is described as a remote, work-from-home contractor role. The worker must be located in Ohio or Minnesota. Flexible scheduling may be required to accommodate clients, including occasional evenings or weekends. The posting also describes the role as a W2, full-time position.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted LICDC license as required by Ohio regulations.
- An active co-occurring license, such as LPC, LPCC, LIMFT, LISW, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent.
- A master’s degree or higher meeting behavioral science degree requirements, or a nursing degree, from an accredited school or university. Listed fields include nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
- Strong understanding of addiction, behavioral health disorders, and treatment modalities.
- Proficiency in clinical documentation and diagnostic assessment tools.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Must be located in Ohio or Minnesota.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in substance use and mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Experience working with Peer Supporters.
- A supervisory credential to oversee Peer Supporters, such as Peer Supervisor or LICDC-CS.
- LICDC combined with a co-occurring license such as LPC, LPCC, LIMFT, LISW, PsyD, or PhD.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth clinical assessments of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders using structured interviews, evidence-based tools, and collateral information.
- Apply current diagnostic criteria, including DSM-5, to identify disorders and support accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Use the ASAM Criteria (4th Edition) to determine level of care.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, client history, and presenting needs, collaborating with internal and external providers on integrated care strategies.
- Review treatment plans quarterly and assess client progress and diagnosis during individual counseling to determine when discharge planning should begin.
- Identify and document discharge readiness, anticipated supports, and continuing care needs to facilitate transitions from services.
- Maintain timely, accurate, confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, legal, and ethical guidelines.
- Report relevant compliance concerns for all service lines to the Navita Health Quality Team and complete documentation efficiently.
- Provide individual counseling, interventions, psychoeducation, and motivational support during the assessment process.
- Help clients understand substance use, treatment options, and recovery pathways.
- Refer clients to appropriate medical care, mental health treatment, detoxification, peer support, and community-based resources.
- Communicate with care teams to support continuity of care.
- Stay current on trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in addiction counseling and behavioral health through ongoing education and training.
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Job Type
Full-time
