12 Wk Temp--Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

Licensed Counselor Applegate Recovery is an addiction treatment program that provides medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do. The licensed counselor will be responsible for offering support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder. Utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach, the counselor will help patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom management skills that enable them to experience improved quality of life. Through collaboration with doctors, nurses and a multidisciplinary team, the counselor will play a vital role in evaluating patient progress and developing an individualized plan of care.

Applegate Recovery is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services
• Direct service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient need, best practices and state regulations
• Coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Conduct initial assessment and evaluation to determine eligibility for services
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment
• Establish individualized treatment plan with each patient and review as clinically indicated
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

Must be an LPPC, LICDC, or LICDC-S licensure (if there is no counseling supervisor) LCDCII, LCDCIII with counseling supervision. Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.