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Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of NW LA
Substance Use Disorder/Addiction Outpatient Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,312 / year median in Louisiana
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Substance Use Disorder/Addiction Outpatient Counselor Position(s) with a CARF Accredited and Licensed Organization
- Full-time (40) hours a week, with (9) hours covering early evening (4-7pm or 5-8pm groups) or can apply for Part-time (3 days a week, 11:00am-8pm)
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on applicant's credentials and work experience.
- Full-time employees have a comprehensive Benefit Package including medical health insurance (% of monthly premiums paid by company) and other health plans, Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave, paid life insurance and optional retirement plan.
- Working environment is supportive, collaborative, encouraging of growth both personal and professional.
Qualifications:
- Prefer a master's degree in health care field with credentials completed (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or LAC).
- Applicants can apply if you have PLPC/CSW/MSW/CIT or in process of completing licensing, with a BS/BA degree, minimum.
- Has 2 years work experience with treatment of substance use disorders (SUD)
General Essential Duties:
- Conducts screening/assessments with clients for eligibility and appropriate level of care.
- Complete required record & report documentation for client's files in electronic health records.
- Carries caseload up to 12 clients within the scope of practice based on credentials. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, and referrals, during treatment and discharge planning process.
- Conducts group sessions, individual sessions, educational meetings and co-facilitates with Team, when able.
- Formulates primary treatment plan(s) with the client's input.
- Utilizes the most current and best practiced counseling methods and techniques.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress in accordance with the treatment plan.
- Assist with the utilization review process with admin staff by providing complete and accurate client information to billing and/or the health insurance provider when requested.
- Recognize, de-escalate and address clients in crisis, where needed.
- Conduct discharge planning and refer clients and/or families to appropriate community resources.
- Conduct collection of and complete forms for client drug testing on site.
- Adhere to any applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing HIPAA compliant substance use disorder treatment.
- Other duties as required.
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s):- Prefer a master's degree in health care field with credentials completed (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or LAC).