Independent Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LICSW)

American Addiction Centers•North Kingstown, RI

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About The Position

The Independent Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling to adults receiving outpatient and inpatient care for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role conducts initial and ongoing clinical assessments, supports treatment planning, and applies therapeutic interventions, treatment modalities, and evidence-based practices. The counselor participates in treatment teams, coordinates services as needed, and communicates with Utilization Review regarding patient care. The position also supports a therapeutic milieu, responds to crises, and diagnoses substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders within the scope of practice. The role requires timely, compliant documentation and adherence to applicable state standards, accreditation requirements, company policies, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
Unrestricted license to practice in the state of employment as an LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
At least 3 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
Experience with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavioral treatment, and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of electronic health record software and documentation.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Counseling experience with adults.
Ability to read, write, and interpret written information; type documentation; present information to groups; and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google products.

Responsibilities

Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage, and individual and group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Provide clinical services to patients on the counselor’s caseload and assist with other patients as assigned.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and program staff meetings.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with contract, licensure, accreditation, service standards, and AAC documentation policies.
Communicate with other departments to support patient care.
Provide clinical services to adult outpatient and inpatient populations.
Follow state department standards, facility accreditation requirements, and AAC policies and procedures.
Maintain dependability and adaptability.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information and comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Assist in monitoring and managing the patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
Intervene in crises to de-escalate situations and resolve crises, using events as opportunities for therapeutic processes.
Diagnose substance use disorders and/or co-occurring psychiatric disorders within the scope of practice.
Advocate and communicate with the Utilization Review department on aspects of patient care.
Coordinate services for patients as needed.