Lead Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Use Counselor Lead is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment program. Counselors provide compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling and therapy, help modify problem behaviors, and may counsel patients’ families. The role may also involve coordinating and guiding other clinical or direct patient-care personnel. The position is based at Roanoke Comprehensive Treatment Center in Roanoke, Virginia, part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5 AM to 2 PM, with rotating Saturday mornings. The calculated salary range is $32.00 to $36.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university, subject to the minimum education required for state certification or licensure.
- Counseling work experience requirements vary by education: at least 6 years with a master's degree; 8 years with a bachelor's or associate degree; or 10 years with no degree.
- Experience providing counseling in an addiction recovery, detox, substance use disorder, or opioid treatment program environment.
- LPC or LCSW license.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in social or health services from an accredited college or university.
- Prior knowledge or experience working with medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
- Previous experience providing guidance and direction to others.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and document individual counseling sessions as scheduled.
- Conduct and document group and/or family sessions as scheduled.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions, as needed.
- Complete initial patient assessments and follow-up assessments.
- Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
- Plan aftercare for assigned patients, as needed.
- Liaise with insurance carriers, as requested.
- Provide case management duties to ensure individualized, quality patient care, as needed.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, concise manner and in accordance with policy guidelines.
- Assist in training new clinical staff and interns, as needed.
- Coordinate team activities and provide direction and clinical guidance to other clinical or direct patient-care personnel when serving as team lead.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Semi-annual bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Competitive 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Employer-paid clinical supervision at no cost to employees.
- Free and unlimited access to more than 500 accredited continuing education units (CEUs).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
- Early morning hours offering work/life balance.
- Opportunity for career growth.
- Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
