Independent Licensed Substance Use Counselor (LMHC, LCSW)

American Addiction Centers•Hollywood, FL

14d

About The Position

American Addiction Centers is seeking an independently licensed counselor to provide compassionate clinical care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role delivers individual, group, and family counseling, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and service coordination to outpatient and inpatient patients. The Counselor III uses therapeutic interventions, treatment modalities, and evidence-based practices, participates in treatment teams, and coordinates with Utilization Review and other departments to support comprehensive patient care. The position also includes supervising assigned interns, maintaining required documentation, supporting the therapeutic patient community, and responding to crises. The preferred schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the schedule is open to discussion and some flexibility.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
Unrestricted independent license to practice in the state of employment, such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
At least 3 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
Experience with substance abuse, addiction, mental health, cognitive behavioral treatment, and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of electronic health record software and documentation.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Counseling experience with adults and understanding of psychotropic medications, symptoms, and effects.
Ability to read, write, and interpret written information; type documentation; present information to groups; and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record if driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods and lift 15 pounds at a time.

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 by the clinical manager.
Provide clinical supervision to assigned interns.
Participate in weekly treatment team and program staff meetings.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner according to AAC documentation policies and applicable contract, licensure, accreditation, and service standards.
Communicate with other departments to support patient care and advocate with Utilization Review regarding 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, de-escalate situations, and use events as opportunities for therapeutic processes.
Diagnose substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders within the scope of practice.