Independent Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LICSW)

American Addiction Centers•North Kingstown, RI

18d

About The Position

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is seeking a licensed behavioral health counselor to provide care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. AAC describes its culture as progressive, valuing employee ideas and work/life balance, investing in education, and fostering trust and respect. Its mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care and to empower patients, families, and communities to achieve recovery and wellness. The role provides individual, group, and family counseling; conducts clinical assessments; and uses 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. Clinical services are provided to adult outpatient and inpatient populations. The position requires a master's degree in behavioral sciences, an unrestricted license in the state of employment (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT), and at least three years of behavioral healthcare experience. Candidates should have experience with substance abuse, addiction, mental health, cognitive behavioral treatment, and motivational interviewing, as well as knowledge of ASAM criteria and electronic health records. The job involves prolonged sitting at a desk and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

Master's degree in behavioral sciences, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
Unrestricted license to practice in the state of employment: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
Experience working 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.
Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods and lift 15 pounds.

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 and program staff meetings.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with AAC policies and applicable contract, licensure, accreditation, and service standards.
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 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 work.
Diagnose substance use disorders and/or co-occurring psychiatric disorders within scope of practice.
Advocate and communicate with the Utilization Review department regarding all aspects of patient care.
Demonstrate dependability and adaptability.