Addiction Counselor|Exceptional Pay & Benefits|Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities|

Heritage Health•Coeur d'Alene, ID

About The Position

Heritage Health's Co-Occurring Addiction Counselor provides confidential co-occurring addiction counseling, education, and support to individuals, families, and the community while promoting healthy lifestyles and choices. The role includes psychosocial and mental health/substance use assessments, ongoing direct social work services, and identifying unmet psychosocial needs and developing programs to address them. Counselors work collaboratively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners to support recovery and whole-person care. The counselor empowers clients through individual and group sessions, develops and documents individualized treatment and care plans, maintains accurate records, evaluates progress toward measurable goals, and provides information and referrals. The role requires compliance with state and federal documentation standards, knowledge and use of evidence-based therapeutic models, and regular, predictable attendance. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with full-time and part-time opportunities.

Requirements

Hold one of the following credentials: LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT; alternatively, be currently enrolled in a master's degree program in a behavioral science field at an accredited college or university and intend to pursue licensure.
Meet Idaho Code requirements for a Qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional.
Have proficient computer skills for maintaining electronic health records and internal communication.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Pass an enhanced background check conducted by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit.
Have knowledge of industry standards and licensure rules and regulations.
Have previous experience in counseling.
Have knowledge of community resources and networking skills.
Have computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communicate within the organization.
Have organizational and guest-relations skills.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of administrative procedures in a Federally Funded Community Health Center (FQHC).

Responsibilities

Provide confidential co-occurring addiction counseling, education, and support to individuals, families, and the community.
Promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.
Perform psychosocial assessments and provide ongoing direct social work services to patients and families.
Identify unmet psychosocial needs and develop programs to address those needs.
Conduct individual and group sessions to help clients build resilience, enhance life skills, and support recovery and personal growth.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding patient histories, progress, services provided, and other required information.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Formulate and document individualized plans of care in the medical record in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental guidelines.
Comply with documentation standards set by state and federal guidelines.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health and other health professionals, including doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Interview clients, review records, and consult other professionals to evaluate clients' mental and physical conditions and suitability for specific programs.
Review and evaluate client progress against measurable goals in treatment and care plans.
Provide clients and family members with information about addiction and available services or programs, and make referrals when appropriate.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, and other post-treatment agencies.
Attend and participate in off-site meetings and seminars.
Complete mental health and substance use assessments, including functional assessments such as CANS and ANSA.
Provide social work services, including direct counseling and resource management, in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Use evidence-based best-practice therapeutic models.
Participate in reciprocal feedback from counselors and clients.
Adhere to the code of ethics for the licensed discipline.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, with multiple plan options and employer contributions for dependents.
200 hours (25 days) of all-in-one paid time off in the first year, covering vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time, with an option to cash out extra time off.
Extended Illness Bank providing additional paid time for serious illness or hospitalization.
403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, with voluntary options for additional protection.
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling and wellness resources for employees and their households, including telehealth visits and legal and financial support.
Student loan repayment program for eligible positions.
LifeFlight membership for emergency medical transport.
Access to a dedicated benefits advocate team for personalized support.
Competitive pay based on licensure level and experience.