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LADC, CADC, SUD Counselor
Job Description
LADC/CADC
will provide substance use disorder services across multiple levels of outpatient care, including: Facilitate Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services. Facilitate Outpatient (OP) substance use groups . Provide individual substance use counseling and therapy within scope of practice. Complete and document ASAM assessments and level-of-care recommendations . Demonstrate working knowledge of both ASAM 3rd Edition and ASAM 4th Edition principles. Assess client progress and support appropriate transitions between levels of care. Develop and maintain individualized, person-centered treatment plans. Provide services to clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (COD) . Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation. Participate in treatment-team meetings, case consultation, care coordination, and discharge/transition planning. Collaborate with mental health clinicians, case managers, peer support professionals, psychiatric providers, and community partners. Follow applicable NevadaSAPTA/BHCEN
requirements , organizational policies, and regulatory standards governing SUD services. Support a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to treatment.Qualifications Required:
Current Nevada LADC or CADC credential , in good standing and appropriate for the services being provided. Currently enrolled and active with Nevada Medicaid as an LADC or CADC provider. Minimum 1 year of substance use disorder treatment experience . Experience providing or supporting IOP programming . Experience facilitating SUD outpatient groups . Experience providing individual SUD services . Familiarity with ASAM criteria, assessments, placement, continued-stay, and transition-of-care decision making . Knowledge of ASAM 3rd Edition , with familiarity or working knowledge of the ASAM 4th Edition . Comfortable treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders . Strong clinical documentation and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with community mental health and underserved populations. Who We Are Looking For Beyond credentials, we want someone who is a team player and takes pride in the work they do . The right person will be compassionate, dependable, collaborative, clinically curious, and interested in continuing to grow as a substance use professional. We value clinicians who can balance clinical quality with real-world community behavioral health practice—someone who can connect with clients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, accept feedback, contribute ideas, and help strengthen the program as it grows. If you are looking for an organization where you can grow professionally, help shape SUD programming, and make a meaningful impact in the community , we would like to hear from you. Employment Options Full-Time or Part-Time W-2 and 1099 opportunities available Competitive market-based compensation Opportunities for professional development, program growth, and expanded leadership responsibilities as the SUD program continues to develop Join Our Team Help us expand access to high-quality, integrated substance use and mental health treatment for individuals and families throughout the Las Vegas community. Qualified LADC and CADC professionals who are actively enrolled with Nevada Medicaid are encouraged to apply. Miracle Minds Therapy / United Citizens Foundation is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace and considers qualified applicants consistent with applicable federal and Nevada employment laws.Pay:
$22.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per weekBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$27,773 / year median in Nevada
+28% projected growth