Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS•Demotte, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Substance Use Disorder / Addiction Therapist provides, coordinates, and manages evidence-based addiction therapy, clinical support, and education for individuals, couples, families, and the broader community. The Therapist evaluates mental health and substance use needs, uses behavioral activation and motivational techniques, and develops comprehensive treatment plans to promote long-term recovery, health, and well-being. The role includes conducting behavioral health assessments and intakes; administering objective scales to determine clinical level of care and diagnostic needs; delivering individual and group therapy; tracking progress and adjusting treatment; responding to crises and helping develop safety plans; coordinating care with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and other clinical partners; and documenting services in the EHR. The position also involves maintaining program fidelity, providing daily clinical guidance to assigned interns and students, and participating in case huddles, trainings, and monthly competencies. Work is performed in an integrated clinical office setting with frequent contact with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. The environment may be fast-paced, stressful, and interruptive. Travel outside primary NorthShore locations is rare. Evening work and shift coverage may be needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Addictions Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
Valid and active Indiana state licensure as an addictions counselor or social worker, such as LCAC, LAC, or LSW; licensure must be maintained along with required continuing education units.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based protocols for medical and mental health conditions.
Knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
Ability to conduct quick and accurate clinical assessments during brief patient contacts.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced primary care environment and with an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and treatment protocols for selected chronic conditions.
Knowledge of community resources.
Adherence to applicable professional codes of ethics, such as those of NASW, ACA, or NAADAC.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and clinical communication skills.
Strong problem-solving, time-management, organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
Emotional intelligence, resilience, and ability to manage stress and work with urgency.
Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Cultural competence and respect for people of diverse ages, ethnicities, races, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Willingness to attend required meetings, team huddles, and training sessions and complete additional training and monthly competencies.
Flexibility to work evenings, adjust shifts, and cover shifts as needed.
Ability to work shifts exceeding eight hours, including day, evening, or weekend rotations as scheduled.
Ability to bill through Medicaid and Medicare, with no history of fraud, and standing in good order with the National Practitioner Data Bank.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, operate standard office equipment and enter computer data, and perform frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing.
Ability to occasionally lift or move office materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a relevant setting.
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) licensure.
Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Mental Health, or Social Work.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and detailed patient intake histories.
Administer objective instrumental scales to determine patients’ clinical levels of care and diagnostic needs.
Provide individual and group addiction therapy using evidence-based clinical modalities.
Use behavioral activation and motivational techniques as adjuncts to treatment.
Create individualized treatment plans with clear, concise, measurable recovery goals.
Monitor, track, and reevaluate client progress, adjusting clinical approaches as needs change.
Provide immediate crisis intervention, support, and risk de-escalation.
Develop actionable safety plans with high-risk individuals and provide emergency resources.
Identify psychosocial barriers and refer patients to appropriate levels of care, including detox or inpatient care.
Coordinate medical and behavioral treatment with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and the broader clinical team.
Monitor symptom changes and medication side effects and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations under expert supervision.
Provide timely verbal and written clinical feedback to referring providers and partner agencies.
Document therapeutic interventions, encounters, and communications in the EHR in accordance with organizational policies.
Maintain fidelity to the program’s written clinical plan and protocols.
Provide clinical oversight, instruction, and daily guidance to assigned interns and students on-site.
Participate in case staffing huddles and complete mandatory agency training and monthly competencies.