Substance Use Counselor (LCDP) - Full-Time

American Addiction Centers•North Kingstown, RI

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About The Position

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role provides individual, group, and family counseling; clinical assessments; treatment planning; and service coordination for inpatient and outpatient patients. The counselor participates in treatment teams, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, and supports patient recovery while following applicable laws, professional ethics, facility standards, and company policies. The position requires maintaining a full patient caseload, completing timely and compliant documentation, conducting ASAM level-of-care assessments at specified intervals, and facilitating therapeutic groups. The counselor also helps monitor the patient community as a therapeutic milieu and intervenes in crisis situations. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday; the posting also states that the counselor must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Requirements

LCDP is required.
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences is required; the posting identifies social work, counseling, or psychology and also mentions equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field is preferred.
Experience with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavioral treatment, and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of electronic health record software and documentation.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Ability to read, write, and interpret written information; type documentation; present information to groups; and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record if driving a company vehicle or driving a personal vehicle for company business.
IC&RC certification related to substance use counseling.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse counseling in accordance with state laws, licensing-board requirements, and professional ethical guidelines.
Maintain a full patient caseload.
Provide interventions, assessments, treatment planning, and individual and group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Facilitate assigned therapeutic groups.
Provide clinical services and assist with patients as assigned by the clinical director.
Participate in daily treatment-team meetings and program staff meetings.
Complete documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with contract, licensure, accreditation, facility, and company requirements.
Communicate with other departments and internal and external stakeholders to support patient care.
Provide clinical services to adult inpatient and outpatient populations.
Follow State Department standards, facility accreditation requirements, and AAC policies and procedures.
Identify and address potentially harmful situations, and report patient or safety concerns to the Clinical Manager and/or CEO.
Maintain professional boundaries, respect patient rights and individual recovery needs, and communicate professionally with staff, patients, and families.
Participate in required clinical supervision, training, and staff meetings.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality of care.
Maintain dependability and adaptability when working with patients and staff.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Keep professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education current as required by state boards.
Help monitor and manage the patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
Intervene in crisis situations to de-escalate and resolve crises.
Perform required facility documentation and ASAM level-of-care assessments at specified intervals.
Follow referent protocols after case assignment.