Licensed Addiction Counselor

Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, documenting substance use history and evaluating physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual impacts to inform treatment recommendations. Develop and effectively implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Coordinate with healthcare providers and insurance companies, facilitating clear communication of observations, treatment recommendations, and patient progress evaluations. Regularly monitor patient adherence to treatment plans, assessing goal achievement and making necessary adjustments. Facilitate educational sessions and group counseling focused on addiction and recovery. Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of assessments, evaluations, and therapeutic notes. Obtain necessary releases of information, ensuring compliance with federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR) when communicating with clients, families, guardians, and healthcare providers. Regularly evaluate program effectiveness against established goals and implement improvements as necessary. Participate actively in daily clinical team meetings to collaboratively evaluate and track residents' treatment progress. Fulfill on-call responsibilities as required by the role.

Qualifications: Current licensure as an Addiction Counselor in the state. Proven experience in addiction counseling and treatment planning. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.