Addiction Counselor|Exceptional Pay & Benefits|Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities|
About The Position
Heritage Health is seeking a Co-Occurring Addiction Counselor to provide confidential addiction counseling, education, and support to individuals, families, and the community. The role promotes healthy lifestyles and choices and provides evidence-based, patient-centered care as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The counselor conducts psychosocial, mental health, and substance use assessments; provides direct counseling and other social work services; identifies unmet psychosocial needs; and develops or contributes to programs addressing those needs. The position includes individual and group sessions, treatment planning, documentation, coordination with healthcare professionals and community agencies, and support for clients and families throughout recovery. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with full-time and part-time opportunities. The posting describes a predictable schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Compensation varies by credential and experience: LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT: $84,747.50–$127,129.60; LMSW, LPC, or LAMFT: $74,942.40–$112,424.00.
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 with the intent to pursue licensure.
- Meet Idaho Code requirements for a Qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional.
- Pass an enhanced background check conducted by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit.
- Have computer skills sufficient to maintain electronic health records, client charts, and internal communications.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of administrative procedures in a Federally Funded Community Health Center (FQHC).
- Previous counseling experience.
- Knowledge of industry standards and licensure rules and regulations.
- Ability to participate in reciprocal feedback from counselors and clients.
- Adherence to the code of ethics for the licensed discipline.
- Knowledge of community resources and networking skills.
- Role-modeling, organizational, communication, and guest-relations skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions that help clients build resilience, strengthen life skills, and support recovery and personal growth.
- Complete and maintain accurate records and reports about 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 promptly and in compliance with departmental guidelines.
- Comply with state and federal documentation standards.
- Coordinate counseling with mental health and other health professionals, including doctors, nurses, and social workers.
- Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to assess clients' mental and physical conditions and suitability for specific programs.
- Review and evaluate clients' 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 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 and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
- 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 PTO in the first year, covering vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time; the program also allows employees 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 insurance, with voluntary coverage options.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program with counseling and wellness resources, 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.
- Predictable schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays and a four-day workweek.
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Job Type
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