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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Unrestricted independent license to practice in the state of employment, such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
• At least 3 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
• Experience with substance abuse, addiction, 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 Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record if driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods and lift 15 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage, and individual and group counseling.
• Initiate and provide family counseling services.
• Provide clinical services to patients on the counselor’s caseload and assist with other patients as assigned by the clinical manager.
• Provide clinical supervision to assigned interns.
• Participate in weekly treatment team and program staff meetings.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner according to AAC documentation policies and applicable contract, licensure, accreditation, and service standards.
• Communicate with other departments to support patient care and advocate with Utilization Review regarding patient care.
• Provide clinical services to adult outpatient and inpatient populations.
• Follow State Department standards, facility accreditation requirements, and AAC policies and procedures.
• Maintain 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.
• Intervene in crises, de-escalate situations, and use events as opportunities for therapeutic processes.
• Diagnose substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders within the scope of practice.

Benefits

• Company matching 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Investment in education
• Work/life balance