Counselor/Therapist – LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Dependency Counselor II (LCDCII) or III (LCDCIII), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulations governing the disclosure of client information and storage of client records.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated case file for each assigned client.
• Complies with documentation requirements as outlined in program policies, protocols, and procedures for activities (e.g., assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and in the preparation of required reports).
• Determines a client’s appropriateness for services using DSM5 /ICD 10 criteria for substance use disorder.
• Effectively orients the client to the facility/program(s) as needed by providing information including, but not limited to: rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service availability, clients’ rights and the grievance procedure, and costs for which they may be responsible.
• Develops in collaboration with the client’s Individualized Treatment Plans areas to address identified problems and needs associated with their substance use disorder.
• Aids the client in Treatment Plan: reviews related to new goals, objectives, interventions, and activities, as indicated, and determines the treatment process and resources to be utilized.
• Identifies and explores problems and their ramifications with attention to the clients’ associated attitudes and feelings. With the clients’ participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plans of action.
• Becomes proficient and adheres to the Agency’s treatment philosophy which incorporates Cognitive Behavior Management (CBT), Contingency Management and Self Help meetings.

Benefits

• Full Time Benefits Package includes Medical Insurance and Prescription Card, Paid Hospital Days, Eight Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Ten Vacation Days per year, Ten Personal-Sick Days per year, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term Disability Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Wellness Program and Incentives, including FitThumb Wellness App.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness