Lead Counselor, Detox - LADC, CCS ($5000 Sign-on)
About The Position
The Lead Counselor provides direct treatment services for detox clients and oversees development and implementation of counseling department care. The role includes screening and intake, psychosocial assessment and disposition, treatment planning, referrals, and running groups. The Lead Counselor also provides clinical supervision, training, and onboarding for staff; participates in hiring and performance management; and manages team scheduling and time-off requests. Services are delivered with compassion and in accordance with applicable ethics and industry standards as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Requirements
- Active state license as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS).
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the field of chronic substance use.
Responsibilities
- Make appropriate referrals to agencies and individuals for clients’ vocational, educational, social, occupational, and recreational needs.
- Run groups for detox clients.
- Assess, develop, and implement all aspects of client care provided by the counseling department.
- Complete and maintain necessary records and reports accurately and confidentially.
- Provide transportation and accompany patients to other community providers as applicable.
- Provide compassionate and clinically appropriate care to clients.
- Provide services consistent with applicable codes of ethics and industry standards.
- Participate actively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide clinical supervision to counselors and peers and sign off on appropriate paperwork.
- Interview candidates for open roles and make hiring decisions.
- Train and onboard new team members.
- Lead year-round performance management, including goal-setting, feedback, coaching, and annual reviews.
- Partner with the MMWU Director to address team disciplinary issues.
- Manage team scheduling and decide on PTO, holiday, and training-time requests.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Four weeks of accrued PTO per year.
- Eight paid floating holidays.
- Benefits-eligible position.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, paid in installments after one week, three months, and six months of successful employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
