Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counsler

Harmon Hospital•Las Vegas, NV

3d•$27 - $34

About The Position

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional committed to helping individuals overcome addiction? We are seeking a skilled Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor to join our team. As an Addiction Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients as part of an interdisciplinary team in inpatient and outpatient hospital or clinic settings. If you are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to helping others, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Successful completion of all prerequisite requirements including education and clinical hours for a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (LADAC)
3-5 years of experience in a clinical setting
Must have a valid and unencumbered LADAC license from the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice
Must have a reliable source of transportation

Responsibilities

Performs initial therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals for alcohol and drug dependent clients.
Collects and reviews referral information upon assessment of patients to determine eligibility for inpatient and outpatient programs.
Assesses strengths and weaknesses in collaboration with treatment needs in development of multidisciplinary care plans and post-acute services.
Conducts initial patient interviews, determines diagnosis and develops appropriate treatment plan including in-patient and other potential community-based programs in order to best meet the patient’s needs.
Makes referrals to appropriate agencies as needed; provides clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
If determined appropriate, conducts individual and group counseling sessions with patients.
Updates and reviews patient records including notes on individual and group sessions.
Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment plan and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
Coordinates with other members of the treatment team to evaluate patient progress and make changes to treatment plan as needed.
Effectively communicates with patient and medical professionals as needed regarding medical condition, changes in condition, progress and available programs in place upon discharge.
Models and supports health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for patients.
Works collaboratively with patient’s funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services.
Completes paperwork requirements and maintains quality, up-to-date clinical records.
Maintains working knowledge of other drug and alcohol treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with patients.
Remains in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including company’s policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations.
Participates in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount available
DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
In-facility education programs and more!