VIOP Substance Use Counselor

American Addiction Centers•Aliso Viejo, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The VIOP Substance Use Counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling to adults receiving outpatient and inpatient care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role includes clinical assessments, treatment planning, triage, service coordination, and use of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The Counselor participates in treatment and staff meetings, communicates with other departments and the utilization review team, and ensures timely documentation that meets applicable contract, licensing, accreditation, and AAC policy standards. This position is onsite and runs virtual IOPs, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM PST.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
AMFT, ACSW, or APCC credential, and actively working toward licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
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.
Counseling experience with adults and understanding of psychotropic medications, symptoms, and effects.
Ability to read, write, and interpret written information; type documentation; present information to groups; and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google products.

Responsibilities

Provide interventions, assessments, treatment planning, triage, and individual and group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Provide clinical services to patients on the assigned caseload and assist with other patients as assigned by the clinical manager.
Participate in weekly treatment team and program staff meetings.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner according to contract, licensing, accreditation, and AAC documentation standards.
Communicate efficiently with other departments to support patient care.
Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adults.
Follow State Department standards, facility accreditation requirements, and AAC policies and procedures.
Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and company information and comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Assist in monitoring and managing the patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
Advocate and communicate with the UR department regarding all aspects of patient care.