IOP Counselor (CADC, LCAS)

BHG Careers•Clyde, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and the leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. We are dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders. With over 110 locations in 22 states, our team of more than 1,900 employees serves over 42,000 patients. The IOP Counselors emphasizes delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to patients overcoming addiction, using a multidisciplinary approach that fosters hope, respect, and recovery. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, admissions using ASAM criteria, and maintaining accurate, organized patient records while ensuring compliance with all regulations. Collaboration with the recovery care team and clinical supervisor is essential to empower patients to achieve their best functioning and address underlying health conditions.

Requirements

LCAS or CADC required.
High integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sound judgment
Efficient
Self-starter
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other challenging situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
Must be able to react quickly
Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients
Must have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below

Responsibilities

Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
Ability to complete [or oversee the completion of] assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
Inspire hope that addiction is not a moral failing but a mental disease that can be overcome
Admissions using ASAM criteria
Provide evidence-based counseling, TCM and empowering crisis support services to patients to live their best lives
Enliven compassionate care and empower patients to realize their best level of functioning in the community
Employ an individualized and multidisciplinary approach to care with all medical staff, supporting the “shared” patient with hope, respect and care
Help patients identify and seek treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate addictive behavior with a focus on progress and recovery
Work in close partnership with the recovery care team and clinical supervisor while conducting individual and group counseling sessions as required; make referrals to case management services as appropriate
Orient patients to the treatment program’s services, operation and procedures; Provide intake/readmission services, including several weeks of supportive follow-up counseling for new patients until a primary counselor has been assigned
Ensure patient records are up-to-date, accurate, complete and well-organized
Comply with all regulations to include State and BHG requirements for quality patient care; respect confidentiality and privacy with the utmost reverence
Responsible for complying with all federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements
Responsible for complying with all accrediting agencies
Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific annual goals and objectives
Demonstrates the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing
Demonstrates hope, respect, and caring in all interactions with patients and fellow Team Members
Establishes and maintains positive relationships in the workplace
Can work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Makes decisions and uses good judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
Deals appropriately with others in stressful or other undesirable situations
Participate in and provide in-service trainings as required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies
Attend conferences, meetings and training programs as directed
Participate in and/or schedule and attend regular in-service trainings
Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment