Counselor - Full Time | Inpatient Services

About the Role

Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL! Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full‑time Licensed Counselor or Social Worker. The Counselor will provide specialized services for the assigned caseload, deliver core and ancillary group therapies weekly, provide individual counseling and, when appropriate, family therapy. The role includes maintaining communication with referral sources, court systems, and other human service providers related to client treatment and discharge planning, and working within a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans, case reviews, and required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to assigned clients, including daily group therapies, individual counseling, and family therapy as outlined in treatment plans.
• Co‑lead group therapies.
• Conduct family assessments/therapy and serve as a liaison to outside agencies; participate in case planning conferences, treatment meetings, and attend court hearings when necessary to represent the agency and clients.
• Maintain contact with agency personnel, the client’s drug court officer, and family members regarding client progress, problems, and crises.
• Maintain a clinical case file for each client, including assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, case notes, and discharge summaries.
• Apply ASAM Criteria to treatment planning; maximize units of services and maintain contract units by working with clients to stay engaged in treatment.
• Provide crisis management as indicated by client need.
• Assist with planning and organization of therapeutic client activities both at and outside the facility.
• Ensure all written reports are up‑to‑date in the case file and complete electronic medical record documentation.
• Attend staff and other meetings, regularly scheduled in‑service training, and quarterly training with staff.
• Complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of the scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure.
• Adhere to all Louisiana Department of Health and agency contract requirements; maintain COA standards and participate in COA site audits.
• Collaborate with other departments and work with Bayou Health providers for initial and concurrent authorizations.
• Ensure that all sign‑in sheets are printed for groups and that all groups are batched for billing.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling.
• Valid Louisiana State‑issued license in counseling, addiction counseling, or social work.
• At least 1 year of experience with substance use disorder treatment modalities (emphasis on Minnesota Model) and DSM‑V.
• Excellent communication skills.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 8 am – 5 pm, with rotating Saturdays 9 am – 12 pm.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long‑term and short‑term disability), leave benefits and a 401(k) match.