Clinical Counselor

Job Title: Bilingual Counselor (LAC, LSW, or LCADC required)

Job description

• The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for carrying a caseload of approximately 14 clients. This position reports directly to the Clinical Director, must have a minimum of 2 years experience including experience working with clients struggling with addiction and their families.
• Primary Clinical Responsibilities:
• Assessing clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnosing clients for substance use disorder using the DSM-5;
• Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria;
• Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode;
• Collaborating with the client to develop a written treatment plan that includes goals and measurable objectives, and is client-centered and recovery-oriented;
• Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client's treatment plan;
• Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to the ASAM Criteria, to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer;
• Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the client's treatment plan to address ongoing problems;
• Developing a client discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care;
• Contact, case consultation if necessary, and coordination with referral sources, (for example, mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCPP)
• Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Providing active case consultation
• Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the client's clinical record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records.
• Completing all documentation as needed and on time
• Attend scheduled supervision with the Clinical Director

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field - Certification or licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor (e.g., CADC, LCADC)
• Experience in crisis management and intervention - Knowledge of family counseling techniques - Familiarity with behavior management strategies - Strong understanding of addiction counseling principles and evidence-based treatment modalities - Ability to provide individual and group therapy sessions - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Proficient in medical documentation and recordkeeping
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift